Accessible presentations and slide decks can be used and understood by everyone. They have an accessible visual style, text descriptions of images, and good document structure.
Make It Accessible
Make presentations accessible by using core accessibility concepts and best practices.
Presentation Best Practices
Follow Slide Deck Best Practices when creating slide decks.
Presentation Checklist
Use our Accessible Presentation Checklist for step-by-step guidance in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint
Tools for Presentations Accessibility
- Google Workspace tools
- Microsoft Office tools
- Use the accessibility checker (Microsoft)
- Understand checker rules and results (Microsoft)
Additional Training Pathways
Learn more about accessibility for slide decks and best practices for giving presentations.
- Presentation and Slides Accessibility (U-M Canvas)
- How to Author and Test Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations for Accessibility (Section508.gov)
Get Help
- Contact us if you need additional support
- Visit Office Hours for live feedback
- Attend an upcoming event or training