What Makes a Google Slide Accessible?
A document is accessible if it has been designed and structured to be used by people who use assisted technology. Assistive technology devices and software allow people to interact with and access documents effectively if they are accessible. These instructions focus on improving accessibility for people using screenreaders.
Slide Layout
Google Slides has several preformatted slide layouts that will help you to create an accessible presentation.
To Choose a Layout
- Open an existing or blank presentation
- On the left, look for a plus sign with a dropdown menu
- Choose the slide template you want to use
Text Box Order
Be aware of the order in which you create text boxes. Screen readers will read textboxes based on the order created, not their placement on the screen.
Add Alternative Text (Alt Text) to Images
Images used in documents like descriptive images, logos, and charts that are used to illustrate data, need an Alternative Text description so that individuals using a screen reader can detect the image and understand its purpose in the document. Alt Text descriptions should be concise and provides information contextual information about the image (example: who, what, when, where).
To Add Alt Text in Google Slides:
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Select the image, right-click and select the Alt Text option.
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Enter descriptive text in the Description box, not the Title box.
