As a screen reader user, most presentations are not accessible to me. This ranges from missing information or information in the wrong order, to not being able to get anything useful from the presentation.

Microsoft has been enhancing the features available within PowerPoint to empower everyone to make accessible presentations.

Here are the 8 ways to make your PowerPoint presentation accessible to all:

• Add Alt Text for SmartArt, Charts, and Images
• Set the Reading Order
• Follow the 6 x 6 Rule
• Ensure Each Slide Has a Unique Title
• Make Your Links Contextual
• Use Accessible Fonts and Colors
• Keep Tables Simple (if You Must Use Them)
• Enable Subtitles

Read the step by step guide on How to Geek

These slight changes in how you prepare presentations, help to ensure everyone can access them. Perfection is the enemy of progress, so if this is overwhelming, pick on tip and make that part of your routine, and build up to implementing all the tips above.

Join me in creating an accessible and inclusive world for all.