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Microsoft Accessibility Features for Users

Explore Microsoft's Accessibility Features by Product Category

If you are using Microsoft Windows, Office, Skype, or any other Microsoft product, there are built in accessibility features that will make them easier to use. The links below will take you to user guides and video tutorials to help you get started.

Windows Accessibility Features for Users

Microsoft Link: Accessibility Overview
An overview of the basic accessibility features built into Microsoft products.
Microsoft Link: Getting Started with Windows Accessibility Features
An overview of accessibility features built into Windows 10
Microsoft link: Windows accessibility help
A list of user guides for Windows 10 accessibility features.

Office and Office 365 Accessibility Features for Users

Microsoft Link: Office Accessibility Center
Resources for people with disabilities
Microsoft Link: Set up your device to work with accessibility in Office 365
This is a user guide for setting up accessibility features in Office 365 from Windows, MAC, iOS and Android.

Microsoft's Disability Answer Desk

Microsoft Link: Disability Answer Desk
The Disability Answer Desk is where customers with disabilities get support with Microsoft Office and Windows. This includes product issues, accessibility questions and use of assistive technology.

Accessibility Features for Skype

Microsoft Link: Accessibility Features for Skype
This is a user guide.

Accessibility Features for OneNote

Microsoft Link: Accessibility support for OneNote
This article is for people who use a screen reader program with Office products

Accessibility Features for OneDrive

Microsoft Link: Accessibility support for OneDrive
This article is for people who use a screen reader program with Office products