Communication Strategies

Use Built-in Tools

If you’re creating documents using Microsoft Word, consider turning on your readability stats.

The readability stats tell you

  • the average length of your sentences
  • the reading level
  • what percent of your text is in the passive voice

To learn more about turning on readability statistics, go here.

The accessibility feature will give you valuable information by identifying content that is

  • difficult to read by assistive devices
  • difficult to read by persons with disabilities

To learn more about turning on the accessibility checker and its uses, go here.