Accessible Content Toolkit

Text and Font

• Word/PDF documents should be a minimum of size 12 font.
• Avoid using decorative, condensed, or extended fonts. 
• Use San Serif fonts like Arial, Calibri, Geneva, Verdana or Helvetica for better readability.

• Alt text is a brief description of an image included in a webpage or document that is read aloud by screen readers for users with visual impairments.
• It should concisely describe the purpose of the image in relation to the content.
• Keep alt text short and descriptive and avoid unnecessary phrases.

• Strive to have high contrast between font colours and background colours.
• The Colour Contrast Checker provides users with pass/fail results based on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

This feature allows users to inspect Word documents and PowerPoint presentations for accessibility by:

• Identifying content that may be difficult for those who use screen readers to read.
• Show error/warning signs and explanations of why/how to fix it.

• Use plain/lay language in participant-facing documents to enhance comprehension
• Aim for a grade 7-9 reading level for adult-targeted documents
• This feature on Microsoft Word allows users to check readability statistics by indicating the current grade level of the document

• This resource provides detailed guidelines on ensuring all new and existing websites comply with accessibility standards.

This resources provides general information on:

• Ensuring content is AODA and WCAG 2.0 compliant
• Methods for diverse sensory access
• Colour contrast and text alternatives