Accessibility

Grackle

Grackle can help you create accessible documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

Grackle’s integration into Docs, Sheets, and Slides provides intuitive tools for spotting and resolving accessibility issues as you edit. Ensuring digital accessibility is not just a best practice; it’s a vital component of the University of Michigan’s commitment to equity and inclusivity. With Grackle, you can create barrier-free content that everyone can access and use.

Benefits of using Grackle

• Check and fix accessibility issues directly within U-M Google to ensure your documents are user-friendly and inclusive.
• By meeting accessibility standards, your content becomes more usable for a diverse audience.
• Gain insights into accessibility best practices as you compose and edit, with guidance available as needed.

Please note that automated accessibility checkers do not guarantee 100% accessibility. They are best utilized as a tool to help make informed decisions on your content and guide you during the content creation process.

Installing Grackle

There are three separate add-ons you must install from the Google Workspace Marketplace to begin using the tools:

• Grackle Docs add-on
• Grackle Sheets add-on
• Grackle Slides add-on

Refer to the ITS Digital Accessibility site for more information on installing and using each tool:

• Grackle for Slides guide
• Grackle for Docs guide
• Grackle for Sheets guide