{"id":228,"date":"2026-02-28T19:28:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T19:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/chapter\/accessible-microsoft-powerpoint-cheat-sheet\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T19:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T19:04:28","slug":"accessible-microsoft-powerpoint-cheat-sheet","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/chapter\/accessible-microsoft-powerpoint-cheat-sheet\/","title":{"raw":"Accessibility in Microsoft PowerPoint","rendered":"Accessibility in Microsoft PowerPoint"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Accessibility in Microsoft PowerPoint<\/h2>\r\nMicrosoft PowerPoint includes built-in tools and features that help create accessible presentations. This chapter explains how to use the Accessibility Checker, add alternative text, apply slide layouts, and follow best practices for accessible design.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/ar6MfnGJbk0\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"22\"]\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nBy the end of this section, you should be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Use the PowerPoint Accessibility Checker to identify issues.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Add meaningful alternative text to images.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Apply built-in slide layouts to maintain structure.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create accessible links and readable slide content.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use PowerPoint panels to review structure and content.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-terms\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Terms<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Accessibility Checker:<\/strong> A built-in PowerPoint tool that identifies accessibility issues in a presentation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Alternative text (alt text):<\/strong> A text description added to meaningful images so screen readers can communicate their purpose.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Descriptive link text:<\/strong> Hyperlink text that clearly explains the destination or purpose of a link.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Notes panel:<\/strong> A PowerPoint area where presenters can add notes that are not automatically read by screen readers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Outline panel:<\/strong> A view in PowerPoint used to review slide text, sequence, and title structure.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Reading order:<\/strong> The sequence in which assistive technologies read slide content aloud.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Slide layouts:<\/strong> Built-in PowerPoint templates that help preserve structure, headings, and logical content order.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\r\nMicrosoft PowerPoint includes a built-in tool that identifies accessibility issues in your presentation.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>File<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Check for Issues<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Check Accessibility<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"PowerPoint File menu showing Accessibility Checker option.\" \/><figcaption>PowerPoint Accessibility Checker located under the File menu. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\nThe Accessibility Checker task pane displays:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Errors<\/strong> such as missing alternative text or slide titles.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Warnings and tips<\/strong> such as caption usage or reading order.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Instructions explaining how to fix identified issues.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--tip\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Tip<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nSelect a specific issue in the Accessibility Checker to view step-by-step guidance for fixing it.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Alternative Text for Images<\/h3>\r\nProvide descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images. Screen readers announce this text, and it is preserved when exporting presentations to HTML or PDF.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Right-click the image and select <strong>Format Picture<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select the <strong>Size &amp; Properties<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Alt Text<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enter a description in the <strong>Description<\/strong> field.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"PowerPoint panel showing the Alt Text description field.\" \/><figcaption>Use the Alt Text panel to add descriptions for images. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nAlt text should describe the purpose of the image, not just what it looks like.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Slide Layouts<\/h3>\r\nUsing built-in slide layouts ensures proper heading structure, list formatting, and logical reading order for assistive technologies.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>Home &gt; New Slide<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose the desired layout.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image3.jpg\" alt=\"PowerPoint slide layout options menu.\" \/><figcaption>Using built-in layouts helps maintain structure and reading order. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3>Links<\/h3>\r\nPowerPoint automatically creates hyperlinks when a full URL is pasted onto a slide, but these may not provide meaningful context.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select the hyperlink.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Right-click and choose <strong>Edit Link<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Update the <strong>Text to Display<\/strong> field with descriptive text.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nAvoid using raw URLs. Use descriptive link text that explains the destination.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Outline and Notes Panels<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Outline Panel<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>View &gt; Outline View<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThe Outline panel helps verify:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Logical sequence of content<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Unique and meaningful slide titles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Correct reading order<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Notes Panel<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Select <strong>View &gt; Notes<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThe Notes panel allows you to add additional information for presenters.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--warning\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Important Note<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nScreen readers do not automatically read Notes content. Do not place essential information only in the Notes panel.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Other Accessibility Tips<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Use sufficiently large fonts for presentations.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensure strong color contrast between text and background.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Do not rely on color alone to convey meaning.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Avoid automatic slide transitions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Check reading order for text boxes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensure videos include captions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Provide transcripts for audio.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Include descriptions for animations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Summary<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nPowerPoint includes built-in tools that help identify and fix accessibility issues. Using the Accessibility Checker, adding alt text, applying slide layouts, and following best practices can significantly improve the accessibility of presentations.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The Accessibility Checker helps identify issues in presentations.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Alt text is essential for meaningful images.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Built-in slide layouts support proper structure.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Descriptive links improve usability.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Accessibility requires both tools and thoughtful design.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Practice Activity<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nOpen a PowerPoint presentation and run the Accessibility Checker. Fix at least three issues, including adding alt text, improving slide structure, or updating link text.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Further Reading<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/make-your-powerpoint-presentations-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-6f7772b2-2f33-4bd2-8ca7-dae3b2b3ef25\">Microsoft: Make your PowerPoint presentations accessible<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/powerpoint\/\">WebAIM: PowerPoint Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/media\/av\/\">W3C: Media Accessibility Guidance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox\">\r\n<h3>Licenses and Attribution<\/h3>\r\n<h4>CC Licensed Content, Original<\/h4>\r\nThis educational material includes AI-generated content from ChatGPT by OpenAI. The original content created by Josh Hill, Neida Abraham, and Emiliana Olavarrieta from Hillsborough College is licensed under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAll images in this textbook generated with DALL\u00b7E are licensed under the terms provided by OpenAI, allowing their use, modification, and distribution with appropriate attribution.\r\n<h4>Third-Party Platforms and Interfaces<\/h4>\r\nThis chapter includes screenshots of third-party software and web interfaces, including Microsoft PowerPoint, for purposes of instruction, commentary, and accessibility training. These screenshots are used to document a workflow and remain subject to the terms, policies, and rights associated with the respective platforms.\r\n<h4>Standards and Guidance<\/h4>\r\nThis chapter discusses accessibility practices for presentations and refers readers to Microsoft guidance, WebAIM recommendations, and W3C media accessibility resources.\r\n<h4>References<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Microsoft. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/make-your-powerpoint-presentations-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-6f7772b2-2f33-4bd2-8ca7-dae3b2b3ef25\">Make your PowerPoint presentations accessible to people with disabilities<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>OpenAI. (2022, November 30). <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/chatgpt\/\">Introducing ChatGPT<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>WebAIM. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/powerpoint\/\">PowerPoint accessibility<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>World Wide Web Consortium, Web Accessibility Initiative. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/media\/av\/\">Making audio and video media accessible<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Other Licensed Content<\/h4>\r\n<strong>How to create accessible PowerPoint presentations | Microsoft<\/strong>\r\nMicrosoft Helps\r\nLicense: Standard YouTube License.\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<h2>Accessibility in Microsoft PowerPoint<\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft PowerPoint includes built-in tools and features that help create accessible presentations. This chapter explains how to use the Accessibility Checker, add alternative text, apply slide layouts, and follow best practices for accessible design.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"How to create accessible PowerPoint presentations | Microsoft\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ar6MfnGJbk0?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"h5p-22\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-22\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"22\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Accessibility in ppt.\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>By the end of this section, you should be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the PowerPoint Accessibility Checker to identify issues.<\/li>\n<li>Add meaningful alternative text to images.<\/li>\n<li>Apply built-in slide layouts to maintain structure.<\/li>\n<li>Create accessible links and readable slide content.<\/li>\n<li>Use PowerPoint panels to review structure and content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-terms\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Terms<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accessibility Checker:<\/strong> A built-in PowerPoint tool that identifies accessibility issues in a presentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternative text (alt text):<\/strong> A text description added to meaningful images so screen readers can communicate their purpose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Descriptive link text:<\/strong> Hyperlink text that clearly explains the destination or purpose of a link.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notes panel:<\/strong> A PowerPoint area where presenters can add notes that are not automatically read by screen readers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outline panel:<\/strong> A view in PowerPoint used to review slide text, sequence, and title structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading order:<\/strong> The sequence in which assistive technologies read slide content aloud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slide layouts:<\/strong> Built-in PowerPoint templates that help preserve structure, headings, and logical content order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Accessibility Checker<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft PowerPoint includes a built-in tool that identifies accessibility issues in your presentation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select <strong>File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Check for Issues<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Check Accessibility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"PowerPoint File menu showing Accessibility Checker option.\" \/><figcaption>PowerPoint Accessibility Checker located under the File menu. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Accessibility Checker task pane displays:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Errors<\/strong> such as missing alternative text or slide titles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warnings and tips<\/strong> such as caption usage or reading order.<\/li>\n<li>Instructions explaining how to fix identified issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--tip\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Tip<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Select a specific issue in the Accessibility Checker to view step-by-step guidance for fixing it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Alternative Text for Images<\/h3>\n<p>Provide descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images. Screen readers announce this text, and it is preserved when exporting presentations to HTML or PDF.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click the image and select <strong>Format Picture<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Size &amp; Properties<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Alt Text<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter a description in the <strong>Description<\/strong> field.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"PowerPoint panel showing the Alt Text description field.\" \/><figcaption>Use the Alt Text panel to add descriptions for images. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Alt text should describe the purpose of the image, not just what it looks like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Slide Layouts<\/h3>\n<p>Using built-in slide layouts ensures proper heading structure, list formatting, and logical reading order for assistive technologies.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select <strong>Home &gt; New Slide<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the desired layout.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/hccdigitalaccessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2026\/02\/image3.jpg\" alt=\"PowerPoint slide layout options menu.\" \/><figcaption>Using built-in layouts helps maintain structure and reading order. <em>Note. Screenshot by author from Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Links<\/h3>\n<p>PowerPoint automatically creates hyperlinks when a full URL is pasted onto a slide, but these may not provide meaningful context.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the hyperlink.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click and choose <strong>Edit Link<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Update the <strong>Text to Display<\/strong> field with descriptive text.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accessibility\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Avoid using raw URLs. Use descriptive link text that explains the destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Outline and Notes Panels<\/h3>\n<h4>Outline Panel<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Select <strong>View &gt; Outline View<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Outline panel helps verify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Logical sequence of content<\/li>\n<li>Unique and meaningful slide titles<\/li>\n<li>Correct reading order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Notes Panel<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Select <strong>View &gt; Notes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Notes panel allows you to add additional information for presenters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--warning\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Important Note<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Screen readers do not automatically read Notes content. Do not place essential information only in the Notes panel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Other Accessibility Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use sufficiently large fonts for presentations.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure strong color contrast between text and background.<\/li>\n<li>Do not rely on color alone to convey meaning.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid automatic slide transitions.<\/li>\n<li>Check reading order for text boxes.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure videos include captions.<\/li>\n<li>Provide transcripts for audio.<\/li>\n<li>Include descriptions for animations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Summary<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>PowerPoint includes built-in tools that help identify and fix accessibility issues. Using the Accessibility Checker, adding alt text, applying slide layouts, and following best practices can significantly improve the accessibility of presentations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Accessibility Checker helps identify issues in presentations.<\/li>\n<li>Alt text is essential for meaningful images.<\/li>\n<li>Built-in slide layouts support proper structure.<\/li>\n<li>Descriptive links improve usability.<\/li>\n<li>Accessibility requires both tools and thoughtful design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Practice Activity<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Open a PowerPoint presentation and run the Accessibility Checker. Fix at least three issues, including adding alt text, improving slide structure, or updating link text.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/make-your-powerpoint-presentations-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-6f7772b2-2f33-4bd2-8ca7-dae3b2b3ef25\">Microsoft: Make your PowerPoint presentations accessible<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/powerpoint\/\">WebAIM: PowerPoint Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/media\/av\/\">W3C: Media Accessibility Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<h3>Licenses and Attribution<\/h3>\n<h4>CC Licensed Content, Original<\/h4>\n<p>This educational material includes AI-generated content from ChatGPT by OpenAI. The original content created by Josh Hill, Neida Abraham, and Emiliana Olavarrieta from Hillsborough College is licensed under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/deed.en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All images in this textbook generated with DALL\u00b7E are licensed under the terms provided by OpenAI, allowing their use, modification, and distribution with appropriate attribution.<\/p>\n<h4>Third-Party Platforms and Interfaces<\/h4>\n<p>This chapter includes screenshots of third-party software and web interfaces, including Microsoft PowerPoint, for purposes of instruction, commentary, and accessibility training. These screenshots are used to document a workflow and remain subject to the terms, policies, and rights associated with the respective platforms.<\/p>\n<h4>Standards and Guidance<\/h4>\n<p>This chapter discusses accessibility practices for presentations and refers readers to Microsoft guidance, WebAIM recommendations, and W3C media accessibility resources.<\/p>\n<h4>References<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/make-your-powerpoint-presentations-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-6f7772b2-2f33-4bd2-8ca7-dae3b2b3ef25\">Make your PowerPoint presentations accessible to people with disabilities<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>OpenAI. (2022, November 30). <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/index\/chatgpt\/\">Introducing ChatGPT<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>WebAIM. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/techniques\/powerpoint\/\">PowerPoint accessibility<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>World Wide Web Consortium, Web Accessibility Initiative. 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