Title II checklist for Word documents

Use this before posting a Word document. Automated items can be checked with Accessmith; human items need a person every time.

Item	How
Document title set (File > Info)	Automated + one-click fix
Headings use Heading styles in order, no skipped levels, none empty	Automated + one-click fix for skipped levels
Every picture and object has meaningful alt text, or is decorative	Automated finds missing / file-name alt; a person judges quality
Tables have a header row (repeat as header row)	Automated + one-click fix
Lists use Word's list styles, not typed "-" or "•"	Automated + one-click fix
No empty paragraphs used for spacing	Automated + one-click fix
Text contrast at least 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text)	Automated
Link text says where it goes	Automated finds "click here" and bare addresses
Document language set (Review > Language)	Human (add-ins can't read it)
Floating pictures and text boxes	Human in Word on the web
Colour is not the only way information is shown	Human
Reading order makes sense; plain language	Human
Exported PDF checked with a PDF/UA checker	Human / separate tool

Exceptions in 28 CFR 35.201 may apply to some documents; ask your counsel.