Accessibility improvements for Google Docs

Quick launch summary 

We’re 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. 

We hope these improvements 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 

Availability 

• Available to all G Suite customers and users with personal Google Accounts 

Resources 

• Google Help: Accessibility for Docs editors