RSCs – Stimulating and Supporting Innovation in Learning
RSCs – Stimulating and Supporting Innovation in Learning
The Accessible Formatting WordBar uses the basic JISC TechDis principles of creating heading styles, adding descriptions to images, using line spacing, left aligning text, using page breaks as separators, the use of captions, inserting a table of contents and other important aspects which play an important part in creating accessible Word documents.
The Accessible Formatting WordBar can be used with Microsoft Word 2003, 2007 and 2010. In Microsoft Word 2003 the Accessible Formatting WordBar appears as a floating toolbar although it is possible to dock the WordBar onto the main Word toolbar.
It is also possible to re-purpose existing non-accessible Word documents into accessible documents by adding headings, page numbers, descriptive text to images etc, by using the Accessible Formatting WordBar.
Example of the Accessible Formatting WordBar in Microsoft Word 2003.
Using the Accessible Formatting WordBar in Micrsoft Word 2007 You can also use the Accessible Formatting WordBar in 2007 and 2010. The main difference with Word 2007 is that when you open the Word Formatting template the WordBar appears in the ‘Add-Ins’ part of the Ribbon.
Although the Accessible Formatting WordBar is located in the Add-In Ribbon it is still possible to use it in the usual way, i.e., click or select the drop down arrow to reveal the menu.
The Accessible Formatting WordBar defaults to the Add-In part of the Ribbon in Microsoft Word 2007.
Example of the Save As DAISY Add-In for Microsoft Word 2007.
The Accessible Formatting WordBar can be used alongside the DAISY Add-In for Microsoft Word.
The DAISY Add-In features a document validation tool, ensuring your documents meet the DAISY standard so they can be converted to digital talking books – a free, intuitive and easy way to support learners with print disabilities. And when you've converted your Word document to a digital talking book, you can use the AMIS digital talking book reader to playback your talking book. You can download AMIS from the EduApps site.
