Document Accessibility

Accessibility of MS Word Documents, HTML Web Pages, and Adobe PDFs

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MS Word Accessibility

A great place to start! Especially if Word documents are your source files for PDFs.
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Adobe PDF Accessibility

Creating a PDF? Then you will undoubtedly need to tag it for accessibility! This category contains some good articles on how to remediate PDFs for accessibility.
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Articles (4)

When to Use PDFs vs Word or HTML

Use PDFs only when the format itself is essential. Whenever possible:
Use HTML for web content.
Use Word for editable documents.
Selecting the appropriate format before creating a document is one of the most effective ways to reduce accessibility remediation workload while improving access for all users.

High-Risk PDFs That Create the Most Accessibility Work

Avoiding these document types as PDFs can dramatically reduce accessibility remediation workload.

The Hidden Cost of PDFs

Selecting the appropriate format before creating a document is one of the most effective ways to reduce accessibility remediation workload while improving access for all users.

Avoiding Accessibility Issues: PowerPoint Slides Exported to PDF

PowerPoint slides are often exported to PDF for distribution or posting on websites. However, this practice frequently creates significant accessibility barriers and unnecessary remediation work.