Environment
Google Slides
Issue
You need to export documents from Google Slides while ensuring they are accessible.
Resolution
If you have taken actions to make your Google slideshow accessible (used headings correctly, added alt to images, run a Grackle check, etc.), be aware that some of this accessibility information can be lost on export.
Google Slides to PowerPoint
Exporting from Google Docs to PowerPoint preserves some structural and accessibility information, but not all. This applies when you choose File > Download > Microsoft PowerPoint.
The exported PowerPoint file will preserve:
- Page title structure
- List structure
- Image alt text
- Document title
The exported PowerPoint will lose:
Google Slides to PDF
Exporting directly from Google Docs to PDF will lose most structural and accessibility information. This applies when you choose File > Download > PDF.
Grackle Slides to PDF
Using Grackle to export to PDF preserves most structural and accessibility information. This applies when you launch Grackle Docs, check for accessibility, and choose Export to PDF.
The exported PDF (using Grackle) will preserve:
- Structure including headings, reading order, lists, etc.
- Image alt text
- Document title
- Document language
- Table structure
Additional Information
More information on digital accessibility.
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