Using Acrobat Pro DC for OCR

Overview Most of us use PDF files all the time without giving them too much thought. Everybody can open and view the content and it gives us a [mostly] consistent view regardless of device or software. That was Adobe’s mission when they created the […]


Microsoft announces transcription capabilities in Word Online

WFU Office365 has long let us use the online versions of the Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc).  Recently Microsoft has announced a new feature that is available in the online version of Word: automatic transcription of audio


A Simple Path to Better Document Accessibility

You’ve probably already heard that accessibility is an important consideration when creating digital content. Content which is created in an adaptable, accessible way is available to a larger audience without the need for special tools or processes to make it available to those with specific […]


Keyboard Shortcuts for Zoom

Zoom has become part of the regular work day for many of us. “There are lots of cool things that Zoom can do, but they aren’t always obvious. Controlling them may not be so easy during meetings, where we’re trying to look at the screen […]


Accessible Images on Facebook and Twitter

Alt text should essentially tell someone the context of an image and any specific information conveyed. It should NOT concentrate on describing the visual elements of the image, unless these are critical to the message you’re trying to deliver. NOTE: If your image is purely […]


Accessibility: Editing your YouTube video’s captions

Did you know that when you upload a video to YouTube, closed captions are added for you automatically after a few minutes? The captions are surprisingly accurate. You can also go in and edit the captions, adding punctuation and capitalization or making other changes.


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