Turn on Accessibility options

Microsoft Office applications use the universal access features of Mac OS X. Universal access features make it easier to zoom in on your screen, use keyboard shortcuts to move around your screen, and hear menu commands or text in your documents.

Note  To learn about Macintosh services and products for people with disabilities, visit the Apple AccessibilityClick this link to open a browser window. Web page at http://www.apple.com/accessibility. To learn about accessibility features of Office for Mac products, visit the Section 508 VPATs for Microsoft productsClick this link to open a browser window. Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/industry/government/products/section508.aspx.

Do any of the following:

Turn on Full Keyboard Access

Turn on VoiceOver

Listen to any selected text

Turn on Zoom

Use keyboard shortcuts to move within an Office application

Turn on other universal access features of Mac OS X