Last updated on November 19, 2024
Grackle Workspace is a suite of extensions to Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets. When added, each extension automatically checks for accessibility issues and guides users through correcting them.
These add-ons are available to all of UW–Madison at no cost. Install each add-on individually through the Google Workspace Marketplace.
Please note: Since Grackle Workspace is licensed for @wisc.edu accounts only, DoIT recommends that users access these add-ons with a Chrome profile to avoid being asked to sign in every time.
Benefits
- Easy to install and use
- Can be used on any device where you are signed in to Google with your @wisc.edu account
- Can help you learn more about best practices for digital accessibility
- Enables you to export documents as tagged PDFs
Getting started
In any Google Doc:
- Navigate to Extensions in the document’s menu bar (note: these add-ons are not Chrome extensions).
- Select Add-ons, then Get Add-ons.
- Search for “Grackle” in the Google Workspace marketplace. Grackle Docs should be the first extension in the search results.
- Install and launch Grackle Docs.
- Repeat this process for Google Slides and Google Sheets. The Grackle add-ons are called Grackle Slides and Grackle Sheets, respectively, in the Google Workspace marketplace.
Terms of use
Pricing
GrackleDocs is available to all of UW–Madison at no cost.
Available to
- Emeritus faculty
- Emeritus staff
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students