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Guidance for viewing website documents and using screen-reader accessibility tools.
Viewing Information in Various File Formats
The information provided by this website is available in various formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Word, and HTML. To view the information properly, your browser may need the required plug-ins or software. For example, PDF reader software is required to view PDF documents. If your system does not have this software, you can download it from the internet. The table below lists software for viewing common file formats.
| Format | How to View | Get the Required Software |
|---|---|---|
| PDF.PDF | PDF (Portable Document Format) files can be viewed using a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader on a computer or mobile device. | https://get.adobe.com/reader/ |
| X.XLSX | XLSX spreadsheets can be opened and edited in Microsoft Excel, part of the Microsoft 365 suite. They may also be opened using the online version of Excel. | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/excel |
| W.DOCX | DOCX documents can be opened and edited in Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft 365 suite. They may also be opened using Word for the web. | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/word |
| P.PPTX | PPTX presentations can be opened and edited in Microsoft PowerPoint, part of the Microsoft 365 suite. They may also be opened using PowerPoint for the web. | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/powerpoint |
Screen Reader Access
The National Website of India provides accessibility guidance for visitors with visual impairments. Visitors can access portal content using assistive technologies such as screen readers. For more information, refer to the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites.
The original page lists screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, SAFA, Supernova and Window-Eyes.
Use the table below to visit the screen-reader providers and check whether the listed product is free or commercial.
| Screen Reader | Website | Free / Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Non Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) | https://www.nvaccess.org/ | Free |
| System Access To Go | http://www.satogo.com/ | Free |
| Thunder | https://www.webbie.org.uk/thunder/ | Free |
| WebAnywhere | https://www.webanywhere.co.uk/ | Free |
| Hal | http://www.yourdolphin.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=5 | Commercial |
| JAWS | http://www.freedomscientific.com/jaws-hq.asp | Commercial |
| Supernova | http://www.yourdolphin.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=1 | Commercial |
Accessibility tip: Use the keyboard Tab key to move between links. On small screens, swipe horizontally inside a table to view all columns.