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Create Accessible MS PowerPoint Presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most popular tools used to create slide show presentations, typically during face-to-face meetings and lectures. However, PowerPoint can be used to organize thoughts for a lesson, present key points, and create handouts that can be printed. Because of this, the content will need to be accessible to those viewing the presentation live, those viewing printed versions of the slides, and those accessing the content electronically.

Create Accessible MS Word Documents

Microsoft Word is a commonly-used application and is reasonably accessible. The text within Word documents can be read by assistive technologies such as screen readers and electronic Braille devices. Word is often used as an authoring tool and can be converted to PDF and HTML files for websites. Good design makes documents more usable for everyone. The following best practices are provided to help you maximize the accessibility of your Word documents.

Microsoft Article: Get Accessible Templates for Office

Access Microsoft templates that make your content accessible. Includes templates for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Microsoft Article: Make Your Word Documents Accessible to People with Disabilities

Learn step-by-step instructions and best practices on how to make your Word documents accessible.

Microsoft Article: Make your PowerPoint Presentations Accessible to People with Disabilities

Learn step-by-step instructions and best practices for making your PowerPoint presentations accessible.

Microsoft Article: Make Your Excel Spreadsheets Accessible to People with Disabilities

Learn step-by-step instructions and best practices for making your Excel spreadsheets accessible.

Microsoft Article: Accessibility Tools for Outlook

Accessibility resources for Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Article: Accessibility tools for Microsoft Teams

Accessibility tools for Microsoft Teams

Video: Check the Accessibility of Your Document

Learn how to open and use the Accessibility Checker