Glossary

Accessibility Checker A feature of the Microsoft 365 desktop apps that detects common accessibility issues such as missing alternative text, improperly structured tables, illogical heading order, and insufficient color contrast.

accessible content Content that is created, packaged, and delivered in a way that supports equitable access by all people, including people with vision or mobility issues and people using assistive technology such as screen magnifiers and screen readers.

add-in A utility that adds specialized functionality to an app such as Word but does not operate as an independent app.

All Markup view A view that displays all tracked changes, including formatting, text edits, and comments.

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