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Fix: Accessibility Checker Not Finding All Issues in Word
Quick Answer
Go to Review > Check Accessibility. The checker flags missing alt text, poor heading structure, and other issues. Fix each one: add alt text to images, use heading styles instead of bold text, and add table headers.
Accessibility Checker Not Finding All Issues in Word
How to use the Accessibility Checker effectively and fix common accessibility issues in Word.
Quick Solution
Go to Review > Check Accessibility. The checker flags missing alt text, poor heading structure, and other issues. Fix each one: add alt text to images, use heading styles instead of bold text, and add table headers.
Detailed Steps
- Identify the problem — Note exactly when the issue occurs and any error messages
- Try the quick fix — Apply the solution described above
- Start Word in Safe Mode — If the issue persists, press Windows + R, type
winword /safe, and test - Check for updates — Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now
- Repair Office — If nothing else works, go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Office > Modify > Online Repair
When to Contact Support
If the issue persists after trying all steps, contact Microsoft Support or visit answers.microsoft.com. Include your Word version (File > Account > About Word) and a description of the steps you’ve already tried.
Prevent This Issue
- Keep Microsoft Office updated with the latest patches
- Regularly back up important documents
- Avoid installing untrusted add-ins
- Use .docx format for all documents (not .doc)
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