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\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions

Tables are not very accessible in PowerPoint. Most screen readers do not announce headers, and you can to 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 7.1: Making Tables

If you do need to make a table, follow these instructions.

  1. Go to the Insert Tab, and select the Table Button.

    Tables button in Microsoft PowerPoint.

  2. Create a title for your table, make sure it is visible on the slide.

  3. Give your table real headers. Go to the Table Design Tab, and check Header Row.

    The Longest Flights in the World table designed in PowerPoint. The table contains a header row.

When creating a table, follow these rules.

  1. Only have one header row, one header column, or one of each.

  2. Do not use nested tables, split cells, or merged cells.

  3. Use text and backgrounds that give a good color contrast ratio of 4.5 : 1 or higher.

A table of the longest flights in the world with poor color contrast

This table has very poor color contrast and would be hard for anyone to read.

A table of the longest flights in the world with good color contrast

This table has a good color contrast ratio. This table is very easy to read for most readers.

4. Provide Alt Text (and a long description if needed).

Example of Alt Text in PowerPoint. A table of the longest flights in the world. Data includes the airline, flight number, distance, and locations.

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