Grackle Accessibility Tool

Grackle is an automated checker extension that can be used to verify accessibility of Google Workspace applications such as Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets.

Installation Guide

How to Install Grackle Docs

1. Sign into your UIS Account

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  • Login to Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets using your @uis.edu email.
  • Confirm: Review the top right corner of the browser window to confirm you are a signed into your university account.

2. Open Workspace Marketplace

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In the top menu bar, click Extensions, Add-ons, Get add-ons

Screenshot of Google Docs Extension with Add-ons and Get add-ons highlighted.

3. Locate & Install

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Locate: Type Grackle Docs, Grackle Slides, or Grackle Sheets into the marketplace search bar and select install.

Install: Click Install > Continue, choose your @uis.edu account, and click Allow. A prompt will confirm that Grackle Docs has been installed.

Google Workspace Market Place, with Grackle Docs text in the search bar and Grackle Docs extension with a red rectangle around install.

4. Launch Grackle

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Launch Grackle: In your document, click Extensions > Grackle Docs > Launch. Grackle Docs will open on the right side of the screen.

Google Docs menu showing a red arrow pointing to "Launch" under Extensions > Grackle Docs, alongside the open Grackle Docs sidebar.

Troubleshooting

If Grackle is missing after installation, check the following:

Confirm university account: Sign out of personal Google accounts and log in with your UIS email and password.

Verify File Format: Ensure you are editing a native Google file. If you see a .DOCX badge by the title, click File > Save as Google Docs. 

Refresh Page: Refresh your browser tab (Ctrl + R or Cmd + R) to reload your Workspace add-ons. 

Resource type
Accessibility Checkers
Google Suite