Digital accessibility in PowerPoint ensures presentations are usable by everyone, by implementing structural, visual, and navigation best practices. Key techniques include:
- Using the WSU templates that have built-in accessibility.
- Using Heading (Titles) styles for structure.
- Using the built-in PowerPoint tools to structure lists.
- Adding alternative text (alt text) to images.
- Ensuring there is adequate color contrast.
- Creating descriptive hyperlinks.
- Using the built-in Accessibility Checker to review and identify issues.
PowerPoint Templates
Take the guesswork out of whether your presentations are accessible or not. Use the templates below that are already digitally accessible.
Download the 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 the 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.
Best Practices
Use the individual links below to fine-tune your PowerPoint presentation and make it accessible. These links include step-by-step instructions how-to videos. More videos and step-by-step instructions will be coming soon.
Need assistance?
Contact the College of Medicine Digital Accessibility Team if you have questions or need one-on-one support or additional training.
Contact the Digital Accessibility Team