PDF Accessibility

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This听page is an overview of creating accessible PDF documents using听Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Accessible PDF documents allow information to be readily available for assistive technology. Screen readers can easily navigate the content when accessibility is considered during the design process.听This information will cover using the built-in Action Wizard and Accessibility Checker in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. This tutorial will also highlight basic PDF modifications for accessibility issues including accessibility set up, logical reading order, title, bookmarks, color contrast, images, forms (basic), tables (basic), lists, and headings. This will not only benefit people with disabilities, but overall usability will improve for all users. Accessibility is for everyone.

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  • When creating an accessible PDF,听always convert from an accessible document听(i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Publisher, etc.). This will save you time and limit the number of accessibility edits to make in Adobe Acrobat.听
  • Always conduct an听Accessibility Full Check听first when you create a PDF. This听tool will help you determine how much accessibility improvements your document needs.听
  • Review your page to make sure color contrast is clear.听
  • Consider Readability for content development
  • Use a concise document file name that doesn't include spaces
  • Make sure all footnotes or references marked as notes and reference tags are placed in proper reading order听

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