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When Word finishes checking the spelling and grammar and errors corrected, you can choose to display information about the reading level of the document, including readability scores according to the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level test and Flesch Reading Ease test. Understand readability scores.
Edit or format an index entry and update the index. If you mark more entries after creating your index, you’ll need to update the index to see them. If you don't see the XE fields, go to Home > Show/Hide.
Avoid common accessibility issues such as missing alternative text (alt text) and low contrast colors. Use the Accessibility Checker. Make it easy for everyone to read your documents. In general, avoid tables if possible and present the data another way.
In the Accessibility pane, review and address the findings under Inspection Results. In the Accessibility pane, you'll see a list of errors and warnings, with how-to-fix recommendations for each. To quickly correct the issues, apply one of the recommended actions.
Document properties, also known as metadata, are details about a file that describe or identify it. They include details such as title, author name, subject, and keywords that identify the document's topic or contents. If you include the document properties for your files, you can easily organize and identify them later.
To help ensure that your Microsoft 365 files are accessible, use the Accessibility Checker, a free tool available in Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and PowerPoint on Windows, Office for the web, or Mac, and Visio on Windows. It finds most accessibility issues and explains why each might be a potential problem for someone with a disability.
Want to make sure your work is truly yours? The similarity checker in Word highlights what's unique in your document and makes it easier to add citations. You can focus on your writing, knowing that your original ideas stand out and your sources are properly credited. On the Home tab, choose Editor. On the Home tab, select Editor.
Check for and fix accessibility issues in your content. To run the Accessibility Checker, press Alt+R, A, 1, A. The focus moves to the Accessibility Checker pane on the right side of the screen. Note: In Microsoft Excel, press Alt+R, A, Enter instead. To move to the results, press Shift+Tab once.
You'll see a summary available when you open a document and you can scan it to see what topics to expect. If you're the author of a long document, you can use the summary to quickly see if the content is organized the way you want. The summary will be in a collapsed or partially open section at the top of the page.
Put your cursor where you want to add the table of contents. Go to References > Table of Contents. and choose an automatic style. If you make changes to your document that affect the table of contents, update the table of contents by right-clicking the table of contents and choosing Update Field.
When it comes to how links to Office files should open, some users prefer the Office web apps, others prefer the Office desktop apps. We've designed an experience where you get to decide what you prefer, and then your links open in your preferred mode - either the Office web apps or the Office desktop apps.