\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions
Tables are not very accessible in PowerPoint. Most screen readers do not announce headers, and you can enter editing mode just to navigate it. In addition, there is very little semantic structure in a PowerPoint table. They are best left out of presentations all together.
Section 5.1: Creating Tables
If you do need to make a table, follow these instructions.
Go to the Insert Tab, and select the Table Button.
Create a title for your table, make sure it is visible on the slide.
Give your table real headers. Go to the Table Design Tab, and in the Table Styles Options section, check Header Row.
When creating a table, follow these rules.
Only have one header row, one header column, or one of each.
Do not use nested tables, split cells, or merged cells.
Use text and backgrounds that give a good color contrast ratio of 4.5 : 1 or higher. Provide Alt Text (and a long description if needed).
This table has very poor color contrast and would be hard for anyone to read.
This table has a good color contrast ratio. This table is very easy to read for most readers.
Section 5.2: Creating Graphs and Charts
Graphs and Charts are very helpful for displaying information. To create a graph or chart,
Go to the Insert Tab.
Click the Chart Button.
The Insert Chart box will appear. There, you can choose a chart or graph style. You can create pie charts, bar graphs, and more. When a chart or graph is made, you will see a small Excel sheet pop up. This can be used to edit your chart.
