Additional PowerPoint Considerations

When creating documents in PowerPoint, care should be taken to follow the same guidelines used for Word when it comes to formatting. Other considerations to to keep in mind:

• Follow the guidelines for formatting a document in Microsoft Word to format text in slides.
• Use the Layout Tool on the Home tab to create slides or use slide templates found in the Design tab.
• Use a solid background color that has good contrast with the font color. Avoid using patterned backgrounds.
• Customize slide via the Slide Master. On the View tab, click the Slide Master tool to edit.
• All slides must have a title.
• Set the tab order for all floating objects on the slide to help assistive technology read the items in order.
  1. On the Home tab, click the Arrange in the Drawing area.
  2. Select Selection Pane. The pane will appear on the right.
  3. Use the up or down arrows to move object in the correct reading order located at the bottom of the pane.
• Add slide notes to the slides. Students, including those using assistive technology, can benefit from having notes about the information on the slides. On the View tab, check to make sure Normal is selected, and type the notes in the text area below the slide.