Accessibility Improvements For Google Docs

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1 Google is making several improvements to accessibility features in Google Docs. Some enhancements you’ll notice are:

2 Getting started

3 Rollout pace

4 Availability

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Google is making several improvements to accessibility features in Google Docs. Some enhancements you’ll notice are:

Improvements in how screen readers verbalize content, including for non-text information like comments and suggestions.
Improvements in how Braille displays render content, including symbols, emojis, and other glyphs.
Improved support for navigating through elements such as tables, headers, and footers.
Improved caret tracking.

These improvements will make it easier for users of assistive technologies to work in Google Docs.

Getting started

Admins: There is no admin action required for this feature.

End users: These improvements will be automatically available to end users. Visit the Help Center to learn more about accessibility for Docs editors.

Rollout pace

Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 3, 2020
Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 26, 2020