From: How to Author and Test Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for Accessibility
Assistive Technology cannot infer meaning from images and other objects, such as pictures, images of text, images of tables, shapes, and icons with hyperlinks. Learn how to apply “alt text” to objects to ensure equivalent access the information.
Related Presentation Video Series Modules
- Module 0: Introduction & Background
- Module 1: Creating the Presentation’s Layout Design and Establishing the Logical Reading Order
- Module 2: Ensuring the Contrast Ratio Between Text and Background is Sufficient
- Module 3: Ensuring Color and Other Visual Characteristics that Convey Information are Also Described in Text
- Module 4: Formatting Columns Correctly
- Module 5: Formatting Lists Properly
- Module 6: Using Built-In Features to Create Data Tables
- Module 7: Adding Alternative Text to Images and Other Objects
- Module 8: Creating Links with Unique and Descriptive Names
- Module 9: Making Vital Background Information Accessible
- Module 10: Formatting Text for the Intended Language
- Module 11: Ensuring Descriptions of Embedded Audio, Video and Multimedia Files are Accurate
- Module 12: Excluding Flashing Objects
- Module 13: Saving in the .pptx Format with a Descriptive Filename
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Updated: July 2023
