If in doubt, Microsoft has identified several templates that are optimized for accessibility. While this doesn't guarantee accessibility, it increases the likelihood of finding a good template. Add the word 'accessible' to the search for templates that are tagged as 'accessible' by the creator. You can search for a template by selecting File > New, and then describing the template in the Search field. In addition to built-in and custom themes, there are thousands of templates available for download. If the presentation will be viewed on a projector, the contrast and readability may need to be even more pronounced. Be sure to choose a theme with good contrast and with simple backgrounds. Some of these templates have low contrast between slide text and the slide background, and a few may also have busy backgrounds that can make text even more difficult to read. The Design tab contains many built-in Themes and color Variants that can be used to change the look of a presentation, as well as the ability to create custom themes The first step in creating a PowerPoint presentation is choosing a slide theme or template.
