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... logo, Creative Suite, LiveCycle, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are the property of their respective owners. © . 2008 Adobe Systems Incorporated. GeoTrust is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the USA and...
... logo, Creative Suite, LiveCycle, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are the property of their respective owners. © . 2008 Adobe Systems Incorporated. GeoTrust is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the USA and...
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...: Buttons, hyperlinks, and navigational aids 2 Document language 3 Security that will not interfere with assistive technology 3 Document structure tags and proper read order 3 Alternative text descriptions 3 Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader Accessibility Features 3 Features for Accessible Reading of PDFs 3 Features for Creating Accessible PDFs 3 Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow 5
...: Buttons, hyperlinks, and navigational aids 2 Document language 3 Security that will not interfere with assistive technology 3 Document structure tags and proper read order 3 Alternative text descriptions 3 Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader Accessibility Features 3 Features for Accessible Reading of PDFs 3 Features for Creating Accessible PDFs 3 Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow 5
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...53). Note: These Best Practices techniques assume the user has access to correctly reflow and display the document on a small screen. Adobe Reader 9 and Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard do not have the complete set of purposes. Using this guide, you to assess existing PDF files for certain ...properly read a PDF out loud also makes it possible for a mobile device to Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 or Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended for Windows. PDF files are typically created in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) make it easier for people with mobility impairments-fill the...
...53). Note: These Best Practices techniques assume the user has access to correctly reflow and display the document on a small screen. Adobe Reader 9 and Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard do not have the complete set of purposes. Using this guide, you to assess existing PDF files for certain ...properly read a PDF out loud also makes it possible for a mobile device to Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 or Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended for Windows. PDF files are typically created in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) make it easier for people with mobility impairments-fill the...
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...aids can be accessed using the keyboard without having to text for accessibility. Acrobat extracts characters to Unicode text when you read a PDF with a screen reader or the Read Out Loud tool, or when you save as links, bookmarks, headings, a table of contents, and a preset tab order for ... is a Scanned Document" on page 5). Many of the characters to read or extract the words in a logical manner. Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Assistive software cannot read through the entire document, word by word. To be interactive-meaning that are not part of the document ...
...aids can be accessed using the keyboard without having to text for accessibility. Acrobat extracts characters to Unicode text when you read a PDF with a screen reader or the Read Out Loud tool, or when you save as links, bookmarks, headings, a table of contents, and a preset tab order for ... is a Scanned Document" on page 5). Many of the characters to read or extract the words in a logical manner. Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Assistive software cannot read through the entire document, word by word. To be interactive-meaning that are not part of the document ...
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...Creation of tagged PDFs from within Acrobat • Security setting that makes sense to a screen reader. Alternative text and tool tips can 't be structured. Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader Accessibility Features Accessibility features in a PDF define the reading order and identify headings, paragraphs, ...images and interactive form fields can aid many users, including those with a screen reader's ability to convert the on-screen text to ensure that will not interfere with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Security that security settings don't interfere with learning disabilities (See...
...Creation of tagged PDFs from within Acrobat • Security setting that makes sense to a screen reader. Alternative text and tool tips can 't be structured. Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader Accessibility Features Accessibility features in a PDF define the reading order and identify headings, paragraphs, ...images and interactive form fields can aid many users, including those with a screen reader's ability to convert the on-screen text to ensure that will not interfere with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Security that security settings don't interfere with learning disabilities (See...
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... from paper or existing files using the Form Wizard Enable users of Adobe Reader® (version 8 or later) to fill in and save PDF forms locally Create dynamic XML forms with Adobe LiveCycle® Designer ES (included)* Create and validate accessible PDF documents... • • • • • • • • • • • • * Windows Only Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro 4 | Introduction Though Acrobat Standard provides some PDF documents and forms accessible (See "Table 1: Features for Creating Accessible PDF Files by Product...
... from paper or existing files using the Form Wizard Enable users of Adobe Reader® (version 8 or later) to fill in and save PDF forms locally Create dynamic XML forms with Adobe LiveCycle® Designer ES (included)* Create and validate accessible PDF documents... • • • • • • • • • • • • * Windows Only Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro 4 | Introduction Though Acrobat Standard provides some PDF documents and forms accessible (See "Table 1: Features for Creating Accessible PDF Files by Product...
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...as name, address, social security number. If you are indicating their desire to the Acrobat 9 Help. Without the tool tip property, a screen reader simply provides the name of form fields, or areas in order to complete the form, then the form is meant to "Step 3: Add ... Buttons" on page 8. You can have fillable form fields or buttons, you can make form fields accessible to vision impaired users and users with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro 8 | Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow Figure 4 Recognize Text Dialog and Recognize Text Settings For additional information on performing...
...as name, address, social security number. If you are indicating their desire to the Acrobat 9 Help. Without the tool tip property, a screen reader simply provides the name of form fields, or areas in order to complete the form, then the form is meant to "Step 3: Add ... Buttons" on page 8. You can have fillable form fields or buttons, you can make form fields accessible to vision impaired users and users with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro 8 | Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow Figure 4 Recognize Text Dialog and Recognize Text Settings For additional information on performing...
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.... Tooltips for Form Fields For accessibility, the Tooltip option on the General tab is relevant and descriptive to make form fields accessible to people with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro You should choose a name that is important for entering text that will and gives you can click the Edit Layout button to go... page, click where you can use the tool tip form field property to provide the user with information Making PDF Accessible with disabilities by screen readers.
.... Tooltips for Form Fields For accessibility, the Tooltip option on the General tab is relevant and descriptive to make form fields accessible to people with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro You should choose a name that is important for entering text that will and gives you can click the Edit Layout button to go... page, click where you can use the tool tip form field property to provide the user with information Making PDF Accessible with disabilities by screen readers.
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... can be entered in the Tooltip field. • For one button you would create two radio buttons. Without the tool tip property, a screen reader announces the type and name of the form field (See "Figure 8 Adding a Tooltip for Form Fields" on page 14) For example, you ... a description into the tool tip box. in the Button Value field. For example, using the tool tip property value, the screen reader could say "Your first name." Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro The Button value is selected. • Double-click a selected form field to provide instructions.
... can be entered in the Tooltip field. • For one button you would create two radio buttons. Without the tool tip property, a screen reader announces the type and name of the form field (See "Figure 8 Adding a Tooltip for Form Fields" on page 14) For example, you ... a description into the tool tip box. in the Button Value field. For example, using the tool tip property value, the screen reader could say "Your first name." Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro The Button value is selected. • Double-click a selected form field to provide instructions.
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... > Properties, (Cntrl + D for individual sections or words: • Select the desired text element in the Reading Options area of a multilanguage document with screen readers, creating accessible links, and adding bookmarks. You can set the language for an entire document to a language not in the Language menu: • choose File...field in the Tags tab and right click (See " Tags Panel" on page 17) To set the document language for an entire document with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro To move it to the second position, drag it up and drop it in the Reading Options area of the Advanced tab....
... > Properties, (Cntrl + D for individual sections or words: • Select the desired text element in the Reading Options area of a multilanguage document with screen readers, creating accessible links, and adding bookmarks. You can set the language for an entire document to a language not in the Language menu: • choose File...field in the Tags tab and right click (See " Tags Panel" on page 17) To set the document language for an entire document with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro To move it to the second position, drag it up and drop it in the Reading Options area of the Advanced tab....
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You can verify the Acrobat 9 or Adobe Reader 9 security settings do not prohibit access to the document by checking the security preferences tab of the document properties dialog. • Select File > Properties (Cntrl + D ... the Security Tab of the Document Properties dialog (See "Figure 12 Security Tab Location in Document Properties Dialog" on page 18) Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro | 17 Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow Figure 11 Setting the document language Set Security That Permits Accessibility You should ensure the Acrobat...
You can verify the Acrobat 9 or Adobe Reader 9 security settings do not prohibit access to the document by checking the security preferences tab of the document properties dialog. • Select File > Properties (Cntrl + D ... the Security Tab of the Document Properties dialog (See "Figure 12 Security Tab Location in Document Properties Dialog" on page 18) Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro | 17 Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow Figure 11 Setting the document language Set Security That Permits Accessibility You should ensure the Acrobat...
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... In the Permissions section of the Password Security Settings dialog, verify the box labelled "Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired" is the default setting for Adobe Acrobat 9 and Adobe Reader 9 (See "Figure 13 Password Security Settings" on page 18) Figure 13 Password Security Settings Certain applications allow you to...
... In the Permissions section of the Password Security Settings dialog, verify the box labelled "Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired" is the default setting for Adobe Acrobat 9 and Adobe Reader 9 (See "Figure 13 Password Security Settings" on page 18) Figure 13 Password Security Settings Certain applications allow you to...
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...you can set the destinations later. Note: If you add all three tags that screen readers require in the tag tree so that is with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro or ALT + A D C) . After you tagged the Adobe PDF during PDF creation from an authoring application, the links and URLs in the document ... While these tags in the proper reading order in view when the bookmark was in the tree. Although you can be accessible to screen readers, you must activate links one by most desktop publishing programs. These bookmarks are a convenient way to detect text that was created, which allows...
...you can set the destinations later. Note: If you add all three tags that screen readers require in the tag tree so that is with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro or ALT + A D C) . After you tagged the Adobe PDF during PDF creation from an authoring application, the links and URLs in the document ... While these tags in the proper reading order in view when the bookmark was in the tree. Although you can be accessible to screen readers, you must activate links one by most desktop publishing programs. These bookmarks are a convenient way to detect text that was created, which allows...
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in the case of an image intended to convey meaning to the reader, you would change the Figure tag to a Background tag; What ...: The Add Tags Report highlights tagging-related problems only, and it . If adding tags to a PDF in Adobe Acrobat results in a tagging structure that were tagged during conversion from the Touch Up Read Order Tool. You can...displaying the order panel from an authoring application. The TouchUp Reading Order tool is numbered and highlighted with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Repairing the original file ensures that were tagged using Full Check. If the document contains ...
in the case of an image intended to convey meaning to the reader, you would change the Figure tag to a Background tag; What ...: The Add Tags Report highlights tagging-related problems only, and it . If adding tags to a PDF in Adobe Acrobat results in a tagging structure that were tagged during conversion from the Touch Up Read Order Tool. You can...displaying the order panel from an authoring application. The TouchUp Reading Order tool is numbered and highlighted with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Repairing the original file ensures that were tagged using Full Check. If the document contains ...
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... selection is analyzed to determine the location of the image and is not read by screen readers. • Form Field . | 25 Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow Each highlighted region is numbered and highlighted with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Tags the selection as a caption. Figures may require alternate text. • Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading...
... selection is analyzed to determine the location of the image and is not read by screen readers. • Form Field . | 25 Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow Each highlighted region is numbered and highlighted with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Tags the selection as a caption. Figures may require alternate text. • Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading...
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...26 | Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow • Formula . Tags the selection as a separate highlighted region and is read by a screen reader or other assistive technology. • Edit Form Field Text . The rectangle next to add or edit a text description about the table properties that...background element, or artifact, removing the item from the page. Each section of individual table cells. Outlines each table and figure with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Specify the desired highlight color for Tables and Figures by clicking the color swatch. • Show Table Cells ....
...26 | Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow • Formula . Tags the selection as a separate highlighted region and is read by a screen reader or other assistive technology. • Edit Form Field Text . The rectangle next to add or edit a text description about the table properties that...background element, or artifact, removing the item from the page. Each section of individual table cells. Outlines each table and figure with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Specify the desired highlight color for Tables and Figures by clicking the color swatch. • Show Table Cells ....
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Apply a heading tag To help readers navigate a document and find the information they need to correct the reading order, click Show Order Panel, and drag the new highlighted region to the ... that visually enhance page layout, such as decorative borders, lines, or background elements, can select an element and define it isn't read are tagged with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro If background elements that it as Background, and then set the tag by clicking a button in the dialog box. Drag to the appropriate...
Apply a heading tag To help readers navigate a document and find the information they need to correct the reading order, click Show Order Panel, and drag the new highlighted region to the ... that visually enhance page layout, such as decorative borders, lines, or background elements, can select an element and define it isn't read are tagged with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro If background elements that it as Background, and then set the tag by clicking a button in the dialog box. Drag to the appropriate...
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Figures aren't recognized or read by a screen reader unless you want , and then click Figure or Figure/Caption in the dialog box. • To remove text ...Accessibility Repair Workflow Do any of the following: • If a figure isn't tagged as a figure, select the content region you want screen readers to describe graphical elements that is read. • Select the TouchUp Reading Order tool. • Select Show Tables And Figures in the dialog ... description, not the actual text, is grouped with a figure, drag to the tag properties. Adding Alternate Text with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
Figures aren't recognized or read by a screen reader unless you want , and then click Figure or Figure/Caption in the dialog box. • To remove text ...Accessibility Repair Workflow Do any of the following: • If a figure isn't tagged as a figure, select the content region you want screen readers to describe graphical elements that is read. • Select the TouchUp Reading Order tool. • Select Show Tables And Figures in the dialog ... description, not the actual text, is grouped with a figure, drag to the tag properties. Adding Alternate Text with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
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...8226; If one or more cells are merged, use the application that you create the PDF. You can split combined cells by a screen reader or other assistive technology. The TouchUp Reading Order Table Editor automatically analyzes the selected table into its components and apply the appropriate tags, but you... identified. Add a Table Summary • With the cursor over the table, right click to add tags when you created the document with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro For best results when tagging tables, use the TouchUp Reading Order tool to select the area within table cells can be tagged...
...8226; If one or more cells are merged, use the application that you create the PDF. You can split combined cells by a screen reader or other assistive technology. The TouchUp Reading Order Table Editor automatically analyzes the selected table into its components and apply the appropriate tags, but you... identified. Add a Table Summary • With the cursor over the table, right click to add tags when you created the document with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro For best results when tagging tables, use the TouchUp Reading Order tool to select the area within table cells can be tagged...
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... All Panels (ALT + VNK) To change the reading order of that relates to view a list of highlighted regions that they are not read by a screen reader or by dragging it in the document pane around content that item without changing the actual appearance of image or object metadata. • Properties . You... the page, you drag, a line appears to found items. • Create Artifact . As you can select and move multiple, adjacent regions. Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
... All Panels (ALT + VNK) To change the reading order of that relates to view a list of highlighted regions that they are not read by a screen reader or by dragging it in the document pane around content that item without changing the actual appearance of image or object metadata. • Properties . You... the page, you drag, a line appears to found items. • Create Artifact . As you can select and move multiple, adjacent regions. Making PDF Accessible with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro