Creating Accessible Documents and Slide Shows
When creating files with either a word processor (i.e. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages, or the ATTO text editor) or a slide show (i.e. PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote), we recommend exporting the files as a PDF and adding that to Moodle. This ensures everyone will be able to open the file regardless of the software they have (or don't have) and it will ensure the files can re read by a variety of screen readers.
Animations to transitions are not compatible with this method. To preserve those elements, save the file as a video.
Avoid Images of Text
A key to accessible documents is the ability for screen readers to convert words into speech. If are communicating text is images, then screen readers do not work. For these reasons, avoid communicating content in WordArt and by taking images of text. This includes scanning articles and documents. There are some AI tools that convert images to text, but these are not reliable enough for use as of 2025.