High Contrast timeline template for PowerPoint
Black text, 14 pt labels, thick bars, solid lines — maximum legibility (WCAG AAA-level text).
Download (.pptx, 15 KB) Fill it from your notes in PowerPoint
The download is the slide above, made of native PowerPoint shapes you can edit. No sign-up. To draw it from your own dates in the browser, open this look in the free timeline maker. PMO Pilot, the PowerPoint add-in, fills it from notes or a spreadsheet and is free to install.
When to use it
Low-vision viewers and projectors in bright rooms.
How to make it in PMO Pilot
- Pick High Contrast — 14 pt labels, thick bars, solid lines.
- Keep the item count low so text stays large.
- Test on the real projector if you can.
Best for
Low-vision viewers, Projectors in bright rooms, Accessibility reviews.
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