Google Docs Accessibility - Revision history

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	* [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en&ref_topic=6039805 Voice typing (dictation) with google docs from Google]		* [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en&ref_topic=6039805 Voice typing (dictation) with google docs from Google]
	* [https://theaccessibilityguy.com/google-docs-accessibility-a-comprehensive-review/ Google Docs Accessibility: A Comprehensive Review] (2025)		* [https://theaccessibilityguy.com/google-docs-accessibility-a-comprehensive-review/ Google Docs Accessibility: A Comprehensive Review] (2025)
			* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nfB5Y5vSPc93Bv2Zwweq52rNYyQr5Ql1Y9lsN-f0mIs/edit?tab=t.0 Rough Notes for Accessing a Google Doc with a Screen Reader by Deborah Armstrong] (2025)

	== Known Accessibility Issues ==		== Known Accessibility Issues ==

Dkrahmer: /* General Information */

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	* [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/6057417?hl=en&ref_topic=6039805 Use a Braille display with editing google docs from Google]		* [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/6057417?hl=en&ref_topic=6039805 Use a Braille display with editing google docs from Google]
	* [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en&ref_topic=6039805 Voice typing (dictation) with google docs from Google]		* [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en&ref_topic=6039805 Voice typing (dictation) with google docs from Google]
			* [https://theaccessibilityguy.com/google-docs-accessibility-a-comprehensive-review/ Google Docs Accessibility: A Comprehensive Review] (2025)

	== Known Accessibility Issues ==		== Known Accessibility Issues ==

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	== Accessibility Overview ==		== Accessibility Overview ==

	Our testing focused on the browser-based version of Google Docs. We did not test any mobile apps. We tested creating, sharing, and editing/commenting on a Google Doc. We found Google Docs to be generally accessible, but the accessibility relies on the use of [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/179738 layered keyboard shortcuts] and [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/6282736 turning on the Doc screen reader support]. The accessibility of a Google Doc also relies on using accessibility best practices to design the actual document. Google supplies extensive documentation to support a variety of Assistive Technologies.		Our testing focused on the browser-based version of Google Docs. We did not test any mobile apps. We tested creating, sharing, and editing/commenting on a Google Doc. We found Google Docs to be '''generally accessible''', but the accessibility relies on the use of [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/179738 layered keyboard shortcuts] and [https://support.google.com/docs/answer/6282736 turning on the Doc screen reader support]. The accessibility of a Google Doc also relies on using accessibility best practices to design the actual document. Google supplies extensive documentation to support a variety of Assistive Technologies.

	You must use the keyboard shortcuts to interact with Google Docs when using a screen reader and/or keyboard navigation. There are some aspects of Google Docs that aren’t easy use to make them accessible; tables can’t be properly formatted, and images can’t be marked decorative. Magnification is only supported in the browser up to 200%; after that, the menus and buttons are inaccessible. For extra zooming, it is suggested to use a magnification tool like ZoomText or the built-in Magnifier for Windows and Mac.		You must use the keyboard shortcuts to interact with Google Docs when using a screen reader and/or keyboard navigation. There are some aspects of Google Docs that aren’t easy use to make them accessible; tables can’t be properly formatted, and images can’t be marked decorative. Magnification is only supported in the browser up to 200%; after that, the menus and buttons are inaccessible. For extra zooming, it is suggested to use a magnification tool like ZoomText or the built-in Magnifier for Windows and Mac.
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	=== Creating a Google Doc ===		=== Creating a Google Doc ===

	In general, creating a Google Doc is accessible. Using a screen reader and keyboard navigation without using the Google keyboard shortcuts will make navigating and creating a Google Doc more difficult, as some of the labels are misleading, and the actual create button is at the “bottom” of the page.		In general, creating a Google Doc is '''accessible'''. Using a screen reader and keyboard navigation without using the Google keyboard shortcuts will make navigating and creating a Google Doc more difficult, as some of the labels are misleading, and the actual create button is at the “bottom” of the page.

	=== Sharing a Google Doc ===		=== Sharing a Google Doc ===

	In general, sharing a Google Doc is accessible.		In general, sharing a Google Doc is '''accessible'''.

	=== Editing and Commenting on a Google Doc ===		=== Editing and Commenting on a Google Doc ===

	Editing and commenting on a Google Doc is accessible. When using a screen reader, you must have the screen reader support activated, and use the keyboard shortcuts to share. Be sure to switch from Browse mode to Focus mode in order to write in the Doc.		Editing and commenting on a Google Doc is '''accessible'''. When using a screen reader, you must have the screen reader support activated, and use the keyboard shortcuts to share. Be sure to switch from Browse mode to Focus mode in order to write in the Doc.

	== General Information ==		== General Information ==

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 == Other Resources ==

Dkrahmer: Created page with "This page gathers the IT Subcommittee's resources and reviews of the accessibility of Google Forms. This page will be updated as new information is available or further review..."

2021-08-30T16:13:07Z

Created page with "This page gathers the IT Subcommittee's resources and reviews of the accessibility of Google Forms. This page will be updated as new information is available or further review..."

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This page gathers the IT Subcommittee's resources and reviews of the accessibility of Google Forms. This page will be updated as new information is available or further reviews are conducted.

== Accessibility Overview ==

== General Information ==

== Known Accessibility Issues ==

== Other Resources ==

* Back to [[Digital Accessibility Group|main Digital Accessibility Group page]].