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PowerPoint Accessibility

Microsoft Office has developed documentation on how to make PowerPoint documents accessible. Visit Make your PowerPoint document accessible for a complete list of the documentation Microsoft Office has developed. Additionally, Micrsoft Office has also developed documentation on using their accessibility checker for PC and Mac computers. Visit the following links for detailed instructions:

For more information on creating accessible online courses, visit the main page.

Structure your text

The following items are direct links to instructions on how to structure your text in PowerPoint to create an accessible document.

Design accessible tables

The following items are direct links to instructions on creating accessible tables in PowerPoint.

Provide alternative text for images

The following items are direct links to instructions on how to add alternative text to images, graphics, shapes, and charts.

Write meaningful link text

Visit Add hyperlink text and ScreenTips for instructions on creating accessible links in a PowerPoint document.

Provide appropriate contrast between text and background color

Visit Use accessible text color for more information on creating PowerPoint documents with a strong contrast between text and background colors.

Sample PowerPoint Templates

The following PowerPoint Templates have been made accessible, and can be used as alternatives to the Loyola-branded slide template.

Minimalist Blush Slide Template

Minimalist B&W Slide Template

Minimalist Green Retro Slide Template

Laptop Theme Slide Template

Geometric Slide Template

Colorful Retro Slide Template

Microsoft Office has developed documentation on how to make PowerPoint documents accessible. Visit Make your PowerPoint document accessible for a complete list of the documentation Microsoft Office has developed. Additionally, Micrsoft Office has also developed documentation on using their accessibility checker for PC and Mac computers. Visit the following links for detailed instructions:

For more information on creating accessible online courses, visit the main page.