Slide layout refers to the way in which the content on each slide is organized. Below are some best practices to consider:  

• Use the built-in layout options when possible. Using built-in layouts will automatically set the reading order for the content and there will be less need for remediation.  
• Each slide must have a unique title.   
• Utilize a large font (typically 18+ font size).  

Slide reading order refers to the order in which the content on each slide is read aloud through screen readers and text to speech technology. The accessibility checker will not flag reading order as an accessibility issue as it needs to be manually checked and corrected. All content on the slide should be organized in a logical reading order, which is typically organized according to the following order:  

• Title 
• Subtitle 
• Written content 
• Image/tables/graphs 
• Footer content 

If you are a Mac user,  you are only able to use the Navigation Pane to remediate slide reading order. Please note that items in the Selection Pane are in inverse order, which means that the item at the bottom of the list is read aloud first and the item at the top of the list is read aloud last. To check and remediate slide reading order utilizing the Navigation Pane, please use the following instructions:  

1. Go to the Home tab
2. Select the Arrange button
3. Select the Selection Pane button (this will open the Selection Pane on your right-hand side)
4. Reorganize the items according to the order listed above. Items can be moved by dragging the content up and down using the mouse, or by selecting an item and utilizing the up and down arrow at the top of the Navigation Pane. 

*Reminder* Items in the Navigation Pane are in inverse order. The item at the bottom of the list is read aloud first and the item at the top of the list is read aloud last. 

If you are a Windows user, you are able to utilize either the Navigation Pane or the Reading Order Pane to remediate slide reading order. To check and remediate slide reading order utilizing the Reading Order Pane, please use the following instructions:  

1. Go to the Review tab
2. Select the drop-down button next to the Check Accessibility button
3. Select the Reading Order Pane button (this will open the Reading Order pane on your right-hand side)
4. Reorganize the items according to the order listed above. Items can be moved by dragging the content up and down using the mouse, or by selecting an item and utilizing the up and down arrow at the top of the Reading Order Pane.  

When selecting animations and transitions for your slides, consider utilizing versions that do not flash. Flashing content can sometimes induce adverse medical reactions which could be harmful to individuals.  

Additionally, consider using options that cause the least amount of distraction and disorientation. Although we want to capture our audience’s attention, too much can then distract our audience when presenting the slides.