PowerPoint Accessibility
PowerPoint Accessibility
Quick Start Guide
Top tips for PowerPoint accessibility:
Use structure and layouts
Ensure slides have titles.
Verify reading order.
Choose accessible fonts
- Use simple serifs or sans-serifs in size 18 or larger.
- Use black text on a light backgrounds (or vice-versa).
Write descriptive linked text
Create descriptive links instead of bare URLs.
Provide alternative text
Add descriptions to images that include information.
Run the Accessibility Checker
Use the Check Accessibility tool to flag and fix accessibility issues.
PowerPoints ≠ PDFs
Share your PowerPoint via Brightspace, OneDrive, or email. Exporting to PDF will undo much of the work done to make the presentation accessible.
Moving forward…
Focus on creation and revision, not remediation. The next time you create a presentation or update an existing one, use the practices in this guide. Don’t focus on going back and fixing every presentation you have. Focus on making your new presentations better.
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