Always use accessibility checkers where available.
Why this matters...
Automate checking
Manually checking for accessibility issues can be very hard, especially when you need to look at semantic structures. Accessibility checkers can be a great way to quickly spot major issues.
Manually reviewing
No checker is perfect – and while we recommend using them, you will still need to check some things manually. Most accessibility checkers will identify things that need manually reviewing.
Quick fixes
If you are using an application that has a built-in accessibility checker, it will often provide you with contextual information to address the information directly within the program you are using.
This resource has so far focused on specific things you can do to have a significant impact on accessibility. However, identifying these issues can be challenging. For this reason, multiple accessibility checkers are available to help you spot problems and fix them. Many of these tools are available within popular software – like the Microsoft Office suite. The main message here is to never assume you’ve met accessibility standards. Check your work with one of these tools and address any issues you need to undertake manually.