Component Powerpoint (preferred) 2010, 2013, 2016 Google Slides
Links -

Write meaningful link text that indicates the link’s destination and (opens a new window) at the end of the link description.
  1. Highlight meaningful text for the link, NOVA ELI (opens in a new window).
  2. Select the text, right click, and choose Hyperlink from the menu.
  3. The Insert Hyperlink window will open. Enter a URL address in the Address field, http://eli.nvcc.edu/ (Mac - PPT 2010: Link to field.).
  4. Click the OK button to save the link.
Bad link examples: Click here which provides no information or http://eli.nvcc.edu/ which lists the full url.
  1. Type out text that describes the destination of the link.
  2. Select the text, right click and choose Link from the menu.
  3. Paste or type in a hyperlink.
  4. Click Apply button to save the link.
Tables -
  • Reading order must be logical for screen readers.
  • Indicate column/row headers for data tables.
  • A screen reader reads a table from left to right and top to bottom without repeating headings.
  • Merged, nested, and split cells may change the reading order of a table, so avoid merging, splitting or nesting cells.
  • Construct your table in a way that accommodates a good reading order. Inserting and rearranging columns or rows can cause issues.
  • Utilize long descriptions or alt text to explain the data in tables.
  1. Place the cursor in the top row of your data table.
  2. Click the Design tab under Table Tools (Mac - PPT 2010/2016:Tables tab).
  3. In the Table Style Options group (Mac - PPT 2010 - Table Options Options / Mac PPT 2016 - Table Design tab), select the Header row check box.
  4. The cells in the top row of your table make up the column headers.

Note: You cannot create table column/row headers in Google Slides.

Color -

  • Use sufficient color contrast.
  • Don't use color alone to convey meaning.
  • Use enough color contrast between the text (i.e. black color) and the background color (i.e. white color).
  • Without sufficient color contrast, people who are low-vision and color blind will not benefit from the information.
  • A color page printed in gray scale needs enough contrast to be understandable. For more information, use WebAIM's color contrast checker.

Do not use color alone to make a distinction. Always include written directions or meaning after color. As an example, in an announcement about assignments, do not list certain assignments colored in red, and write Assignments in red are due Tuesday. Instead, follow any assignments marked in red with the directions due Tuesday.

Math & Science -

Use Math Type to write math equations.

You can use the MathType plugin for MS Powerpoint to create math and science equations, formulas and notations. DO NOT use MS equation editor.

Math and Science equations and formulas cannot be written to be accessible in Google Slides.

Video & Audio

If you embed video and audio, also include a direct link for students to open media outside their Bb session so that the accessibility features are available. Slideshow view is not accessible. Create & share an accessible PPT or pdf file with students.