Create an Accessible PDF from a Microsoft Word Document

Make sure you start with an accessible Word document.

On a Mac in Word 2016

1. Go to File > Save As and select PDF as the file format.
   
2. Select the "Best for electronic distribution and accessibility" radio button then click the Export button.
   

On a Windows PC in Word 2016

1. Go to File > Export  then choose Create a PDF/XPS Document.
2. Select the radio button for "Optimize for Standard (publishing online and printing) and click the Publish button.