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If you are going to use color to convey information, always include a text alternative. Color alone is not enough to show off information. Color For example, color blind users or people with low vision looking at a chart may not be able to read the data or struggle to differentiate the data sections.

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Warning

This pie chart for the most popular sports “Most Popular Sports in the USA” only uses color to represent the data. A person who is color-blind may not be able to tell the difference between the colors. There-fore Therefore they cannot read the data.

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Tip

This pie chart for the most popular sports has data labels to represent the data in addition to the color. Now all users can read the data much easier.

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The chart has been provided an alt text.

Section 3.2: Color Contrast

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  1. For transitions, it is best to not use them at all. To make this setting, go to the Transition Tab, and click “None”

    Transitions Tab with an orange underline in PowerPoint.None Transitions Button in PowerPoint. Its a blue box with None underneath it.
  2. For animations, the rules are a little more lenient. The best effect to use is the green “appear” effect. This effect will just make your words appear on the presentation.

    Animations Tab in PowerPoint.Appear animation in PowerPoint. Its a bright green star with lines going in every direction.
  3. When using animations, be sure to have them appear in the right order from top to bottom. Do not use any of the yellow or red animations. They make text disappear or activate an effect at a time when it would not be appropriate for one.

    Main slide with animation order numbers. Summer Camp is first, the dates are second.Image RemovedMain slide with animation order numbers. Accessibility Practices in Microsoft PowerPoint is first. The content below is second.Image Added

Section 3.5: Can I use Flashing and Blinking Images or GIFs?

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