Module 9: Create Accessible Images and Other Objects

In Module: 9 of the Make an Accessible Document in Microsoft Word video series, learn that assistive technology cannot infer meaning from images and other objects, such as pictures, images of text, images of tables, shapes, and icons with hyperlinks. Discover how to apply “alt text” to objects to ensure equivalent access to the visual information.

Related Documents Video Series Modules

• Module 0: Introduction & Background
• Module 1: Save as a Word Document (.docx) with a Descriptive Filename
• Module 2: Use Styles to Create Headings
• Module 3: Use Built-in Features to Create Lists
• Module 4: Use Built-in Features to Organize Content
• Module 5: Use Built-in Features to Create Layout and Data Tables
• Module 6: Identify Distinct Languages
• Module 7: Create Unambiguous Names for Links
• Module 8: Duplicate Vital Information in Headers, Footers and Watermarks
• Module 9: Create Accessible Images and Other Objects
• Module 10: Create Accessible Textboxes
• Module 11: Use Color and Other Sensory Characteristics Plus Text to Convey Meaning
• Module 12: Create the Required Color Contrast
• Module 13: Create Accessible Embedded Files

Reviewed/Updated: January 2025