Creating Accessible PDF
Since the HTML format is all plain-text based, for accessibility purposes, it is best practice to, whenever possible, publish content as web pages.
One of the easiest ways to create an accessible pdf is to create your document using , then use the Accessibility Checker to find any issues and save the final file as a pdf.
If you wish to use the Document Embed paragraph type, please make sure the document you are using is accessible before uploading.
The accordions below highlight all the necessary steps needed to create an accessible pdf.
Microsoft Office Accessibility Overview
Documents contain hidden obstacles that can disrupt users with a vision or reading disability.
Word has a built-in Accessibility Checker to help find and fix these obstacles.
Inspection Results
- Errors - content that can鈥檛 be read by users with certain disabilities
- Warnings - Content that is less serious, but still make it difficult for people with disabilities to read
- Tips - any minor issues that might cause problems, but will help optimize document鈥檚 readability for everyone
Additional Information provides instructions on how to fix any of the issues above
Screen readers read out all the content on a document.
***Scanned documents are NOT accessible***
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How To Find Accessibility Checker
Click on 鈥淔颈濒别鈥 and under the 鈥泪苍蹿辞鈥 tab navigate to 鈥淚nspect Documents鈥 and click on 鈥淐heck Accessibility鈥 under button saying 鈥淐heck for Issues鈥
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