Microsoft PowerPoint

Structure and Layout

• Check or edit the reading order by going to Editing > Select > Selection Pane.
• Verify any used built-in slide layouts have a high enough color contrast.
• Give each slide a title that describes the content.
• Add headers and footers to the slide master.
• Use speaker notes and comments, but do not rely on them for important information.

Transitions and Animations

• Keep slide slide transitions simple.
• Keep slide animations simple.
• Avoid flashing or blinking content.

Images and Objects

• Add alt text to text boxes, shapes, and other floating objects.
• Add alt text for linked and embedded files.
• Add alt text to tables. Note: some screen readers might not be able to read the headings of the table.
• Avoid using math equations.
• Group related shapes or images together and add alt text that describes the whole.

Automatic Captions

• Automatic Captions and Subtitles can be used by going to Slide Show > Subtitle Settings.
• Microsoft provides more detailed information on how to present with real-time, automatic captions or subtitles in PowerPoint.

Check Accessibility

• Use the built-in Review > Check Accessibility checker.
• Keep in mind that the accessibility checker is not perfect. Use your own judgment to ensure that your document is accessible.