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Acrobat XI Pro PDF Accessibility Repair Workflow
Step 1: Examine the PDF File
When a PDF file is opened in Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, briefly analyze the document and note its
characteristics. Does the document have:
The greater number of document features and complex layouts, the more time it may require to
make the document accessible.
Step 2: Add Document Properties and Interactive Features
There are several document properties that must be set to ensure the document is accessible. In
addition, interactive features such as links and bookmarks can be added at this step. Properties
to set include
until the checker indicates no problems are found in the document (See
"Step 9: Use the Accessibility Checker to Evaluate the PDF File" on page
78).
Note:
These steps are presented in an order that suits most needs most of the time. It may
be necessary to perform them in a different order for a particular workflow. You may
need to repeat some steps to achieve the desired result. In all cases, examine the
document first, determine its intended purpose, and use that analysis to guide the
workflow.
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a small number of pages or many pages
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scanned pages
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text, links, graphics or a mixture of elements
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headings and/or lists
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data tables
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mathematical formulas, subscripts, superscripts, or other font attributes
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form fields
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annotations such as comments, revision marks, etc.
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multiple columns of information
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complex layouts and articles that span different pages
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multimedia
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multiple languages
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document title
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document subject
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document author
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document keywords
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security settings that are compatible with assistive technology
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