Word & Google Docs
It's easiest to start making your pattern in a word or google doc. These programs are easier to work with and make your pattern look like how you'd like them to.
As well, they're easier programs to make your pattern accessible in, and if you choose to make your pattern a PDF then starting in an accessible Word or Google doc makes
making your PDF accessible much easier.
Upsides of keeping your pattern as a Google Document
- With a few steps you can make sure that your original document will not be able to be edited by anyone but you
- Google Docs is free to everyone and therefore this pattern can by accessed by anyone
Downsides of keeping your pattern as a Word or Google Doc
- Word is a paid for service, and therefore people who do not have Word would be unable to view your document