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The Minnesota State system and the State of Minnesota require that software, online tools, and certain technology purchases be reviewed before they are purchased, subscribed to, or used for university work. This article outlines key information about requesting a review.

This article provides best practices for creating accessible web content, including guidance on layout structure, readable text, and descriptive alt text for images. It also covers accessible multimedia, tables, and links to ensure inclusive digital experiences for all users.

Forms can pose accessibility challenges because they often rely on visual cues, complex layouts, or unlabeled fields that screen readers cannot interpret. Making forms accessible ensures that everyone can easily read, complete, and submit them independently.

Installing Microsoft 365 (also called Office or Office 365) for free for students, faculty, and staff at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

This article provides instructions for installing and using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on macOS, enabling secure access to MavPRINT, MavDISK, ISRS, and other campus resources from off-campus.

Links are clickable elements in documents or websites that lead to another resource. Screen reader users often navigate by jumping from link to link, so they may only hear the link text without surrounding context. Clear, descriptive links improve navigation for everyone.

A document title is the official name of the document stored in its metadata and displayed in the title bar when the file is opened in applications like Word and Adobe Acrobat reader. It helps all users quickly understand what a document is about.

Microsoft PowerPoint is the recommended tool to create internal slide decks and presentations shared within the university. PowerPoint has accessibility tools like heading styles, alt text, an accessibility checker, and more.

A screenshot is an image that captures what is on the screen of a computer or mobile device. Screenshots are sometimes found in instructional content. Screenshots create accessibility barriers because they contain text and information as images, which screen readers and other assistive technologies cannot interpret.

Easily check your voicemail on Zoom Phone

Checking for accessibility is a critical step to ensure content meets the required digital accessibility standards and works for everyone. Before publishing or sharing content, always check it by using both automatic checkers and manually reviewing with human judgement and assistive technologies.

Teachers and students can add a Quicklink to join a Microsoft Teams Meeting in any rich text box in D2L Brightspace.