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Below you can find detailed instructions on how to create accessible PDF documents in Microsoft Word for assistive technologies such as Screen Readers and Braille devices. However, to create a fully accessible document, authors must incorporate the following principles into their documents:

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MacOS:  Creating Accessible PDF Documents In Microsoft Word

1. Launch Microsoft Word 2016 and Open the Document you wish to convert.

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8. Ensure the "Best For Electronic Distribution and Accessibility" option is checked and select Export to save as a accessible PDF file. 

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Windows:  Creating Accessible PDF Documents In Microsoft Word

1. Launch Microsoft Word 2016 and Open Document.

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6. Then Add a Title, a Tag, and ensure the optimization is set to Standard. Finally Save the document to desired location.  

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