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Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Accessibility

Color and Contrast

If using color alone to convey meaning, be sure to also supplement a text description so that users with visual barriers can also access that information. In addition, the Microsoft PowerPoint slides must have a sufficient contrast ratio for foreground and background. A minimum contrast ratio of 4:5:1 for regular text or 3:1 for large print is required.

 

To evaluate color contrast, you can download and install the Colour Contrast Analyzer. Using the Colour Contrast Analyzer software, click the foreground eyedropper icon and drag the cursor over foreground, then click the background eyedropper icon and drag the cursor over the background. This will determine the contrast ratio between foreground and background content.

 

Colour Contast Analyzer tool checking foreground and background of slide

 

Check that the color contrast ratio passes the minimum requirements (WCAG 2.1 - 1.4.3 Contrast (AA)). Repeat this process for each slide in your presentation.

 

Reference: Contrast and Color Accessibility by WebAIM.

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