Accessible Google Slides are slide presentations that can be used and understood by everyone. They have an accessible visual style, text descriptions of images, and good document structure.
Google Slides can be made accessible by following basic best practices each time you create a presentation, and using accessible slide templates.
- Learn more in Presentations and Slides Accessibility Basic Training (U-M Canvas)
- Review instructions to make your slides and more accessible (Google)
Best Practices
Slide Titles
- Give every slide a unique, descriptive title
- Most templates and slide layouts will include a textbox for title by default
Formatting
- Select fonts that are easier to read, such as simple sans serif fonts
- Use 18pt or larger font sizes
- Create lists with proper list formatting
- Ensure there is good color contrast between your background colors and fonts
- Use the U-M Colors - Brand and Visual Identity resource to select colors
Images
- Add alternative text to images
Tables
- Avoid tables when you can, or use PowerPoint instead to create more accessible tables
Slide Content Reading Order
Some people may navigate your presentation with assistive technology, such as a keyboard or screen reader. It’s important that items in your slides are in a logical order.
- To move an object backward or forward in the reading order, select the Arrange menu and then Order
- Reading order moves from Back to Front
Presentation Accessibility
Accessible Google Slides is just one part of giving an accessible presentation.
- Learn more in Presentations and Slides Accessibility Basic Training (U-M Canvas)