Core Topic: Structure and Headings

1. Properties:

Creating accessible Word documents begins with saving your document. Use a short, descriptive name that tells what the file is about. It is also a good practice to add metadata like a title and author to the properties of the document.

To add metadata information:

Go to File>Properties>Summary.
Type the text you want as the title. Click OK.

2. Headings:

Headings are a great way to tell people what they need to know quickly. Headings are also necessary to generate a table of contents in Word.

Type the text for your header.
Select the text that you intend to use.
Select Home > Styles (or press Alt+H, then L), and then select the heading style you want, such as Heading 1.
Word applies a font and color change to help make it clear that this is a title.

You can find more information on Structure and Headings in the PowerPoint Series:

Creating Accessible PDFs in Word

For more information or to schedule a training appointment, please contact:

Debra Dramstad, CPACC

Web Accessibility & Applications Specialist

Technology Services | Valley City State University

debra.dramstad@vcsu.edu | 701.845.7344