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Tutorials

It's easiest to make content and materials accessible if you do so from the start. Below are a variety of content types that are typically used by campus personnel. Each option provides an overview, tips and considerations, and other resources that will help guide you through creating or revising that type of content.

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Word Documents

Word documents are text-based files from Word or Google Docs that may include embedded images, charts, or graphs.

Slide Decks

Slide decks are presentation files like PowerPoint or Google Slides containing text, images, charts, or graphs.

Text Emails

Text emails are personal messages from Gmail, Apple Mail, or Outlook that may include attachments.

Social Media

Social media content is posts, images, videos, or links shared on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or X.

Multimedia

Multimedia is time-based content such as audio, video, movies, podcasts, animations, or reels.

Video Conferences

Video conferences are real-time virtual meetings via Zoom, Teams, or Meet, with video, chat, and shared screens.

Charts & Tables

Charts and tables are visual data like graphs or tabular info made in Excel or Sheets and shared in docs or slides.

Designed Emails

Designed emails are marketing emails sent via CRM tools like Slate, MailChimp, or Constant Contact.

Forms & Interactive Content

Forms and interactive media are user-driven tools like surveys, quizzes, or calculators collecting input online.

PDFs

PDFs are fixed-layout files with text, images, or multimedia used for sharing read-only content across devices.

Frontend Web

Frontend web is visible, interactive site elements—navigation, buttons, and content—built with HTML, CSS, and JS.

Backend Web

Backend web is server systems managing data, authentication, and app logic for websites and online services.