Accessible Power BI reporting

Power BI accessibility checklist

Are the file, dashbaord and page names clear, relevant and descriptive?

Have you provided guidance on how to use the dashboard and accessibility options?

Are you using a consistent theme for colour, size, style, and language?
Have you chosen a colour palette with adequate contrast and suitable colours for all elements?

Have you added alternative text to visuals to explain their content and meaning?
Are any images/shapes relevant, good quality, and hidden from screen readers if decorative?
Have you provided adequate alternative text for all visual objects, logos, and icons?
Have you provided headings and alternative text for each textbox?

Are any links descriptive and underlined?

Is the text clear, in an easy-to-read font, and consistent in colour, size, style, and alignment?
Are you using simple and plain language, avoiding complex terms and jargon?
Is text in tables left-aligned and numbers in tables right-aligned?

Have you used whitespace effectively to avoid clutter?
Are your charts and tables simple, with a limited number of visuals on each page?
Have you chosen the simplest type of visual that presents the information needed?
Are the data labels clear and readable with adequate contrast?
Are the alternative tables for visuals logically laid out and understandable?
Are tooltips not the sole means of conveying important information?
Have you avoided unnecessary elements like shaded backgrounds, borders, patterns, textures, shadows, and 3D shapes?
Are important visual insights obvious without needing to interact?

Does the content follow a standard visual reading order (top to bottom, left to right)?
Have you removed unnecessary layering and ensured the tab order follows the visual navigation of the dashbaord page?
Are all filters set up correctly and does the report open on the correct first page?