Compliance scheduled a review next week and asked for an accessible map package. I can add tags and alt text but I'm u…
Open the PDF document you want to check for accessibility.
Click the Tools tab at the top of the Acrobat window.
Scroll through the list and select Accessibility to add the Accessibility tools to your workspace if they are not already visible.
Best practiceIf you do not see the Accessibility tools, you may need to add them from the Tools pane as they are not shown by default.
In the Accessibility tools pane, click Full Check.
In the Accessibility Checker Options dialog, review the settings and click Start Checking.
Best practiceFor a thorough check, ensure all checkboxes are selected before starting the check.
Review the results displayed in the Accessibility Checker panel on the left side of the screen.
You can right-click in the Navigation Pane to show the Accessibility tags panel for more detailed tag inspection.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
| Standard | Focus |
|---|---|
| PDF/UA | A specific standard for making PDF documents accessible. It gives rules for how a PDF file itself should be built. |
| WCAG | A general set of guidelines for making all types of web content accessible. It applies to PDFs, websites, and other digital formats. |
Fixing the source document, like a Word file, is much better because it saves time and effort. When you make the source accessible, any PDF you export from it will also be accessible from the start. This means you don't have to spend a lot of time fixing problems in the PDF later, which can be very difficult and time-consuming.
Yes, Acrobat's auto-tagging can work with scanned PDFs. It uses smart technology to identify text and structure in scanned documents, helping to add tags for headings, tables, and lists. However, you will still need to check and fix the tags manually for best results, especially for reading order and alt text.
The Accessibility Checker in Acrobat is a tool that scans your PDF document for common accessibility problems. It flags issues like missing alt text, incorrect reading order, and heading problems. By running a 'Full Check' and fixing the items it flags, you can improve your PDF's accessibility and make sure it meets important standards.