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PL-300 · 3.2.12 · Visualize and analyze the data

Accessible reports

Design and configure Power BI reports for accessibility

Accessible reports combine , logical , sufficient contrast, and non-color cues.

Do not encode meaning with color alone

Accessible Power BI line chart using different marker shapes so series are distinguishable without relying on color alone.

Use labels, markers, shapes, and sufficient contrast so readers do not need color perception alone to understand a visual.

Make keyboard navigation logical

Power BI Selection pane showing nested visual groups, visibility icons, and layer order.

should follow the same logical reading sequence as the page. Decorative objects should not interrupt keyboard navigation; meaningful visuals and controls should be reachable in a useful order.

Give screen readers the missing context

Add concise to meaningful visuals and objects. Do not hide essential information only in tooltips because keyboard or screen-reader users may not receive it reliably.

Accessibility is a report-design concern across understanding, navigation, and interaction, not only a color-contrast check.

Exam clue: accessible design combines alt text, tab order, contrast, and non-color cues.

Key points

  • : describe meaningful visuals and objects
  • : follow a logical reading sequence
  • Color: never be the only signal
  • Tooltips: do not contain essential information only

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Exam trap

Decorative objects should leave the ; meaningful objects need accessible descriptions and navigation.

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