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\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions

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Section 5.1: Alternative Text

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  1. Right-click the image and select Edit Alt Text.

  2. Type the alt text in the menu that pops up to the right. Use 150 characters or less.

    Places to visit in Tokyo Japan slide with a nice picture of Tokyo and a river.
  3. If the image is decorative, write the word Decorative as the alt text (do not check the box that says "Mark as decorative"). The reason for this is explained further on this page.

    Example slide with a decorative image. The mark as decorative check box in Alt Text is checked.

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Tip

This example of Alt Text is much better. It describes many details in the image so that the reader has a better idea of what is in the picture.

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Section 5.2: Labels on Charts and Graphs

Data labels are very important for accessibility purposes. If data labels are not present, then readers will have fewer queues to help them read the information. Charts, tables, and graphs can become completely inaccessible without their labels, so always add them.

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To create a text box, use the following steps.

  1. Go to the Insert Tab.

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  2. In the Illustrations Panel, click the Shapes Button.

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  3. Click Create Textbox in the upper left corner of the dropdown menu.

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