Using the Save as Daisy add-in for Word
The Open XML to DAISY XML Translator add-in for Microsoft Office Word 2010 helps content creators produce accessible documents for people who have visual disabilities. Installing this add-in allows Word documents in Open XML format to be saved into DAISY XML, which can then be converted into DAISY Digital Talking Book (DTB) format.
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Download and install the Open XML to DAISY XML Translator
Download and install the add-in
Before you install the add-in, close all Office applications. Download the add-in from Open XML to DAISY XML Translator, and then follow the installation instructions on your screen.
Get additional information
When you install the add-in, the DAISY Translator folder is added to your Start menu with the Instruction Manual as well as a Getting Started tutorial. To access these documents, do the following:
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Click Start, and then click All Programs.
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Click DAISY Translator
Download a free reader
Before you can listen to the content you created, you need to install a free software playback tool (or software reader). There are several available for download on the DAISY web site: DAISY Software playback tools.
Save As DAISY features
After you have installed the Office XML to DAISY XML Translator add-in, an Accessibility tab is added to the ribbon.
To save your file as a DAISY XML file, do the following:
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On the Accessibility tab, in the Save as Daisy group, click Save as Daisy.
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Point to Full DAISY(from single docx), and then click Narrator-DtBookToDaisy.
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Give your work a title, choose where you want to save the finished files, and then click Translate.
Additional information about DAISY XML Translator, as well as a complete Instruction Guide, can be found at the DAISY Consortium web site.
