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Using the Acrobat XI Pro Accessibility Checker

Additional Functional Validation Techniques

The Accessibility Checker can evaluate many of the technical requirements for accessibility. The
best way to test the functional accessibility of a document is to use the document with the same
tools that readers will use. It is recommended to review the document with assistive technology
including a screen reader. Even when a screen reader is not available, the following methods
provided by Acrobat should be used to check the accessibility of a PDF file:
Use Reflow view to quickly check reading order:
Use Read Out Loud to experience the document as it will be heard by readers who use this
text-to-speech tool.
Figure 11. A Successful Accessibility Check
1. Activate the View > Zoom > Zoom Text.
2. Enter 200 in the zoom field.
3. Activate the View > Zoom.
4. Activate The reflow option.
5. Verify that all content appears in the correct order.
6. Verify that all content is readable while zoomed.
1. Activate > View > Read Out Loud > Activate Read Out Loud
2. Activate > View > Read Out Loud > Read this page only
3. Verify that all page content is announced in the correct order.
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