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How to Use Symbols & Shapes to Improve Presentations for the Visually Impaired
Start with your next slide deck. Spend extra time focusing on symbols and shapes instead of colors.

JD Solomon
1 day ago4 min read


Why Checking Accessibility for PowerPoint Headings is Good for All High-Stakes Presentations
Making Microsoft PowerPoint headings more accessible makes your slides more effective for the entire audience.

JD Solomon
Sep 82 min read


Beware of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for Checking Color and Contrast
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint’s built-in color and contrast checker doesn’t always perform well, especially when it comes to backgrounds involving images or gradients.

JD Solomon
Sep 32 min read


How These 20 Guest Insights Will Improve Your Facilitation and Technical Communication Skills
FINESSE stands for Frame, Illustrate, Noise reduction, Empathy, Synergy, Structure, and Ethics.

CWF
Aug 302 min read


Why Your Visuals Need More Than Canva for Accessibility and Alt Text
Canva makes these shortcomings worse by setting up the case of "flexibility that supports creativity" versus "structure that supports accessibility.”

JD Solomon
Aug 142 min read


Microsoft Office Is Not Forgetting the Colorblind (and neither should you)
JD Solomon recommends reversing the traditional approach for developing reports and presentations by starting with accessibility.

JD Solomon
Aug 112 min read


Is Your PowerPoint Presentation Ready for the Colorblind?
The things you do to make your presentation and reports more accessible to people with impairments make your work more understandable to all

JD Solomon
Mar 172 min read


Remember the Alt Text for Tables in Word and PowerPoint
Alt text for tables is a small step that can have a big impact.

JD Solomon
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Do Merged Cells Create Better Tables in Excel?
Use shading, borders, and other formatting options to visually group related cells without merging.

JD Solomon
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Three Sleeper Fonts that Create Powerful Presentations
Roboto, Raleway, and Avenir are three less common fonts that can create powerful presentations that overcome accessibility issues.

JD Solomon
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Use “DraftFinal” Until the Accessibility Checks Are Done
Using a “DraftFinal” file extension is one way to make sure the accessibility checks are done.

JD Solomon
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Repeat Table Headers to Improve Reading Order & Business Communication
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint make it easy to improve accessibility and understanding for everyone.

JD Solomon
Sep 9, 20242 min read


How Font X-height Improves Your Business Presentations and Reports
Calibri, Aptos, Arial, and Helvetica are smart choices for business presentations and reports.

JD Solomon
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Does Microsoft’s New Aptos Font Improve Accessibility?
Aptos is a desirable choice for accessibility-friendly reports and business presentations.

JD Solomon
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Looking for a Better Way to Develop Business Presentations?
Business presentations consume our more productive time, our work-life balance suffers, and we often don't get the recognition we deserve.

JD Solomon
Jun 12, 20245 min read


Visualization Tip: Maximize Data or Drop the Graphic
The data-to-ink ratio is a helpful way to create powerful graphics. Simultaneously, your graphics also become more accessible. And if you...

JD Solomon
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Technical Communication Is ‘Easier to Read’ with These 5 Writing Tips
The "Easier to Read' series on writing tips is now complete. Technical professionals will gain an understanding of how social media has...

JD Solomon
Nov 21, 20232 min read


What’s in a Heading? Five Writing Tips to Make Your Text More Accessible
Headings are vital in improving accessibility for vision-impaired individuals by providing structure, navigation, and context. Headings...

JD Solomon
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Does Inclusion & Accessibility Matter When Communicating Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)?
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is probably the hottest topic in the environmental sector these days. As an expert in...

JD Solomon
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Increase Accessibility (and visibility) by Using Correct PowerPoint Headings
Headings are essential for making your information more accessible and inclusive. Avoid taking shortcuts - use the heading format in all...

JD Solomon
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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