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PDF ADA Compliance Examples

1.1.1 Description: If an image has words in it that are important to understanding the content, then the PDF must have text alternative to describe the image. It does not need to describe the visuals but the text must convey …

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2.4.5 Description: Users must be able to locate content using bookmarks. An overview of the document helps persons with disabilities navigate the document without traversing through all the pages. How to fix: Convert a table of contents and creating bookmarks …

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1.3.2, 2.1.1, 2.1.3, 2.4.3 Description: Users must be able to navigate through content in a logical order that is consistent with the meaning of the content with the tab key. For sighted users, the logical order of the content is …

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3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3 Description: Notify the user when a required field must be completed has not been completed in the PDF form. An alert dialog must describe the error if a required field is not completed. How to fix: Creating …

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1.3.1 Description: Tables must be recognized by assistive technology. When a user tabs through the data in the table, the information must preserve relationship between the row and the column headers. How to fix: Correctly tag tables in Microsoft Word …

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1.3.1, 3.3.2, 4.1.2 Description: Users of assistive technology must be able to understand form control labels and how they are used. Assistive technology must be able to recognize and understand form fields, make selections, and provide input to complete the …

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3.2.2 Description: Forms must have a submit button that submits the data entered in the form. How to fix: Adding a submit button using Adobe Acrobat Pro Techniques: G80, PDF12, PDF23

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2.1.1, 2.1.3 Description: Interactive form controls such as text input fields, check boxes, radio buttons, combo boxes, list boxes, and buttons can be used by keyboard operation. If a user is tabbed over an interactive form control, they must be …

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