Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for first-time reviewers. The scanner is free to use without an account.
What files can I scan?
Word .docx and PowerPoint .pptx. Older .doc / .ppt files and PDFs are not supported.
Do I have to create an account?
No. Guests can scan, review, and download in this browser tab. An account is only needed if you want to leave and resume later. Any email works. Choose a new password for this app, not your campus or email password.
How long are files kept?
Guest scans last about one hour, or until you download. Signed-in reviews last about 14 days after you last work on them. You can delete a saved session from Your sessions.
What does Approve do?
Approve (or edit, then approve) means that one proposed fix is included when you apply changes. Reject skips it. Nothing is written into a new file until you click Apply approved and continue or Download.
Is my original file changed?
No. The tool never overwrites the file you uploaded. Output is a new *_ADA.docx or *_ADA.pptx with only the changes you approved.
Does a text box count as a slide title?
PowerPoint only treats the official title placeholder as a slide title. If the words are already on the slide, pick them from the suggestion list when you can. The tool will promote that box instead of drawing a new title in a random place.
What standards do you check?
ADA / WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508 essentials: headings and slide titles, image and table alt text, table headers, link text, reading order, document title and language, and color/contrast flags. See About for the full list.
Who can see my document?
Only your guest tab or your account. Details are on the privacy page.
Who do I contact?
Jeff Osborne: jposborne@manchester.edu.