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How to spell check on a PDF
In the digital era, where documents are often shared across continents within seconds, the Portable Document Format (PDF) has emerged as a universal standard. Its ability to preserve formatting and…
Fonts! Google vs PDF
Creating a PDF output from a Google Document can sometimes lead to discrepancies in the appearance of fonts, especially if a unique or uncommon font is used in the original…
Why PDF/UA?
Universal Accessibility (UA) standards aim to make documents accessible to as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. Here are 10 reasons why users should create PDFs to UA…
What is a VPAT and why is it important for accessibility?
In today’s increasingly digital world, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities is a critical aspect of designing and developing inclusive products and services. One important tool that aids in this…
How to search for a word in a PDF guide
In a world where digital documents have become the lifeblood of knowledge sharing and information dissemination, the ability to swiftly find specific words or phrases within a PDF guide can…
What is image alternative text (alt-text)?
In today’s digital age, where images dominate the online landscape, it’s easy to forget that not everyone can experience visual content in the same way. For millions of people with…
Repairing PDF files when corrupted or damaged
How do you check if a PDF is corrupted? To check if a PDF file is corrupted, you can try the following methods: If none of these methods work, the…
Does document accessibility limit the quality of the content?
With such a focus being put on accessibility and accessible content, the question comes up: Does document accessibility limit the quality of content? The simple answer? No. In fact, making…
Testing PDF Documents for Accessibility
Once you’ve started working on remediating a document, you will want to begin testing it to ensure it is accessible and compliant. In this blog, we’ll talk more about how…
PDF Accessibility Checklist
You’re working on remediating your PDF, but now you want to check that it’s accessible. We’re here to help! In this blog, we’re going to focus on PDF accessibility checkers…
How to make a Section 508 compliant PDF
A PDF (Portable Document Format) is a widely used format for documents that need to be shared electronically. However, not all PDFs are accessible to everyone, especially people with disabilities.…
What is an accessible PDF? Everything you need to know
You know you need to create accessible content, but what do we mean when we talk about accessible PDFs? We’re here to help you understand everything you need to know…