The Accessibility Checker in Microsoft PowerPoint is a valuable tool designed to help ensure your presentations are accessible to everyone. This tool scans your presentation and identifies elements that might be problematic, categorizing the issues as errors, warnings, or tips based on their severity. The tool provides recommendations on how to fix these issues, as well as understanding how the issue matters and how to resolve it. Using the Accessibility Checker helps make your presentations more inclusive and ensures that your content can be understood and enjoyed by a wider audience.

Some common accessibility issues covered by the Accessibility Checker include:

• Missing Alternative Text: Ensure that all non-text content, like images and graphics, have alt text. This is crucial for screen readers to describe the content to users who cannot see it.
• Reading Order: Checking the reading order of slide contents ensures that screen readers read the elements in a logical sequence.
• Color Contrast: Identifying issues with color contrast ensures that text is readable against its background, which is important for users with visual impairments.
• Table Headers: Verify that tables have a designated header row, this helps screen readers interpret the data correctly.

1. Open the PowerPoint in Microsoft PowerPoint.

2. Click 'Review' in the tool bar.

3. Click 'Check Accessibility'.

3.a Review side panel for accessibility issues.

3.b Click individual issues and view 'Steps to Fix' for more help resolving specific issues.

3.c Click Accessibility Help' to be redirected to articles containing more in depth information on making your PowerPoint accessible.

For further information and detailed guidance on using the Accessibility Checker, you can refer to the following resources.

• Screen Reader Support: Make your presentations accessible for people using screen readers.
• PowerPoint Accessibility Checker: Improve the accessibility of your presentation through the Accessibility Checker and its provided resolutions.
• Accessibility Guidelines: Utilize best practices for making your presentation accessible.

By leveraging these resources, you can deepen your understanding of accessibility best practices and ensure your documents meet the highest standards of inclusivity.