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PDF accessibility guides
Use the checker for a first pass, then work through the questions that need a person. These guides connect practical examples to a repeatable review process.
How to check if a PDF is tagged
Compare two example files and distinguish the tagging flag from page structure.
How to check PDF reading order
Follow a two-column example and understand why tags alone cannot prove a meaningful sequence.
A printable PDF accessibility checklist
Track your review of tags, text, images, tables, forms and more. Completion is not a conformance score.
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Can these guides certify a document?
No. They introduce a workflow and explain the limits of our first-pass tool. Use the scope statement and appropriate full testing resources for a complete assessment.
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