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Checking the accessibility of a PDF

Jennifer Malcolm edited this page Nov 5, 2020 · 9 revisions

To check the accessibility of a PDF using Adobe Pro, open up the document and select Tools > Accessibility > “Full Check.”

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When the "Accessibility Checker Options" screen pops-up, choose where you want the accessibility report to be saved. Keep all of the check boxes selected, and press "Start Checking." image

The results of the accessibility check will show in the panel on the left. If there aren't errors, you can post the document on the site. If there are errors, you will save the accessibility report in a PDF in order to share it with the requester. image

To create a PDF version of the accessibility report, go to File > Create > "PDF from file" image

Find the location you chose to save the accessibility report, and click on the html version of the accessibility report. image

The new pdf version of the accessibility report will open up. Save it, and send it to the requester (preferably through GitHub issue) to fix the errors. image