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  • PDF Remediation Checklist

    • Create Accessible PDFs
      How to create accessible PDFs with a checklist for all items you need to address.
    • PDF Remediation by a Vendor
      Cornell does not currently have a PDF remediation vendor; the search for a new vendor is in process.
    • Add Tags to a PDF
      Instructions to add tags in Word, InDesign, or Acrobat.
    • Alternate Text for Images
      In order to be WCAG AA compliant, all images must have accompanying text that conveys the same information. Images that add no meaningful information should be marked as decorative. Doing so ...
    • Bookmarks
      Bookmarks help users of assistive technology navigate to sections of long documents. Bookmarks should follow the existing structure including the table of contents and headers....
    • Color Contrast
      WCAG AA Contrast Ratios In order to make PDFs accessible for low vision readers, a certain amount of contrast is required. For normal text WCAG  requires contrast ratios...
    • Format Embedded Links
      How to format embedded links to create an accessible document in Adobe Acrobat
    • Forms
      How to make accessible forms in Adobe Acrobat
    • Heading Structure
      How to correct the heading structure for an accessible PDF in Word, InDesign, or Acrobat.
    • List Structure
      How to create an accessible list structure using Word, InDesign, or Acrobat.
    • Proper and Meaningful Title
      How to set the title of a PDF document in Acrobat or Word.
    • Set Document Language
      Screen readers use document language to determine pronunciation rules. To make your document accessible, you must set the language.
    • Tab and Reading Order
      The order in which content is presented or accessed needs to be defined for screen readers, keyboard navigation and small or zoomed in screens. Tag order defines how screen readers will read...
    • Table Structure
      How to create an accessible table structure in Word, InDesign, or Acrobat.
    • Use a Simulator to Check Your PDF for Accessibility
      To ensure that a PDF is sufficiently accessible, use tools to simulate the experience using a screen reader or low vision reader. Keyboard Simulation Simulating the experience of a...