Newcastle University

Good Practice Guidelines - Presentations

Basics

• Consider 24 point text as a minimum
• Don’t put too much text on slides
• Ensure good contrast between letters and the background
• Avoid underlining text

Even Better

• Use clear fonts
• Avoid the use of text boxes
• Use clear language
• Use concise bullet points
• Left align Text
• Use bold to add emphasis rather than italics

Superb

• Provide presentations in accessible electronic formats
• Add notes to slides where appropriate
• Provide Alt-text for pictures
• Provide text alternatives for video and audio clips
  
• Avoid placing text over images or patterned backgrounds
• Provide descriptions for complex images that convey important information

More Information

JISC Techdis: Creating Accessible Presentations with Powerpoint 2007

JISC Techdis: Creating Accessible Presentations with PowerPoint 2003