Digital accessibility in PowerPoint ensures presentations are usable by everyone. Key techniques include:
- Use the WSU templates that have digital accessibility built in.
- Use high-contrast colors.
- Use descriptive alt text for images.
- Make sure you have a logical reading orders.
- Add captions for videos.
- Run the built-in accessibility checker to review, identify, and fix issues before sharing.
PowerPoint Templates
Take the guesswork out of whether your presentations are accessible or not. Use the templates below that are already digitally accessible.
Download General PowerPoint Template
Download this accessible PowerPoint template. Please use the tools available in PowerPoint to create consistent and digitally accessible materials. Follow the best practices shown in the videos below.
Download Teaching PowerPoint Templates
If you are teaching at the College of Medicine, please download this accessible PowerPoint template that is specifically set up for teaching presentations. Please use the tools available in PowerPoint to create consistent and digitally accessible materials. Follow the best practices shown in the videos below.
Digital Accessibility Best Practices Playlist
Prefer videos to step-by-step instructions? Watch all the Best Practices in Digital Accessibility for Office365 in one place.
Best Practices
Use the individual links below to fine-tune your PowerPoint document and make it accessible. These links include step-by-step instructions. If you want to watch all the Office 365 How-to videos by Core Concept, go to the video page.
Need assistance?
Contact the Digital Accessibility Team if you have questions, need one-on-one support, or need additional training.
Contact the Digital Accessibility Team