In contrast, a screen reader reads the elements of a slide in the order they were added to the slide, which might be very different from the order in which things appear. When someone who can see reads a slide, they usually read things, such as text or a picture, in the order the elements appear on the slide. Use the Accessibility Checker to find slides that have possible problems with reading order. Make sure slide contents can be read in the order that you intend. In the alternative text, briefly describe the image and mention the existence of the text and its intent. If you must use an image with text in it, repeat that text in the presentation. To find missing alternative text, use the Accessibility Checker.Īlternative text helps people who can’t see the screen to understand what’s important in images and other visuals.Īvoid using text in images as the sole method of conveying important information. Visual content includes pictures, SmartArt graphics, shapes, groups, charts, embedded objects, ink, and videos. Include alternative text with all visuals. The following table includes key best practices for creating PowerPoint presentations that are accessible to people with disabilities. Windows: Best practices for making PowerPoint presentations accessible
