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Accessible PDF documents using Microsoft Word

Want to learn how to make an accessible PDF document? This training will show you how to turn Microsoft Word documents into PDFs everyone can use.


During this practical training, we will show you every step needed to turn a Microsoft Word document into an accessible PDF.

This training will teach you how to make accessible documents, and how to make sure your documents are the perfect starting point for conversion to other accessible formats such as HTML, PDF, or audiobooks.

The introduction of this training will focus on the importance of digital accessibility for disabled users and for the assistive technology they use with their computer. Then you will learn:

  • How to make an accessible Word document.
  • How to convert that document to a tagged PDF.
  • How to test the accessibility of a PDF document.
  • How to improve the accessibility of an existing PDF document with Acrobat Professional.

Target audience

This training is intended for webmasters, graphic designers, editors, and communication specialists: anyone who publishes PDF documents.

Necessary prior knowledge

You know your way around Microsoft Word.

Practical information

  • Time: 2 modules or 3 modules.
  • Location: in company or in the training room of our offices (groups up to 12 participants).
  • The training is hands-on, so Bring a laptop with Microsoft Word and optionally Acrobat Professional.

Formats and prices

Basic session:

  • 2 modules
  • All participants will use one common document
  • We offer this training to both groups and individuals:
    • 1200 EUR Excl. VAT for groups of maximum 20 people. voor een groep van maximum 20 personen
    • 240 EUR Excl. VAT per per person (only applicable to individual enrollments)

In-depth session:

  • 3 modules
  • Participants will work on individual documents of their own choosing
  • We offer this training to both groups and individuals:
    • 1800 EUR Excl. VAT for groups of maximum 20 people. voor een groep van maximum 20 personen
    • 360 EUR Excl. VAT per per person (only applicable to individual enrollments)