Accessibility in Office 365

Accessibility features exist in Office 365 to enable disabled users to work more effectively with the service.

Outlook Web App - Light version

A 'Light' version of the Outlook Web App is available and provides a much simpler interface than the standard version, reduced in both appearance and function. As it is HTML-based it can work better with various assistive technologies.

You can enable the Light version in the following way:

Log into your account at http://www.office365.ed.ac.uk and use the App Launcher button at the top left to go to 'Mail'.
At the top right, click the cog icon and choose 'Options'.
Expand the 'General' section of the options list and select 'Light version'.
Tick the box marked 'Use the light version of Outlook'.

This change should take effect the next time you log in.

The differences between the Light and Standard versions of the Outlook Web App

Using the Outlook Web App with a screen reader

Supported web browsers for the Outlook Web App - Light version

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