Remediating PDF files can be a highly technical and time-consuming exercise. It is recommended that every school, college, and department have a dedicated accessible PDF point person who can support the members of each respective unit.
Simple PDF Tagging
For an introduction to applying appropriate tags within a PDF file and assigning correct reading order, visit our page on Simple PDF Tagging. Guided by examples and short videos, this page provides an overview of how to tag a PDF file, apply correct reading order, and check to ensure your work is accessible.
LinkedIn Learning Video Tutorial
LinkedIn Learning offers a more comprehensive video tutorial on Creating Accessible PDFs, available at no cost for all SU employees. To access this tutorial, you must login to LinkedIn via the LinkedIn Learning portal. Please reference LinkedIn Learning at Syracuse University for guidance.
LinkedIn Learning: Creating Accessible PDFs Tutorial
Video Tutorial Contents
- Understanding Accessibility (14 minutes)
- Accessibility in PDF Files (11 minutes)
- Making an Existing PDF File Accessible (1 hour, 40 minutes)
- Creating an Accessible PDF from Word (1 hour, 6 minutes)
- Creating an Accessible PDF from PowerPoint (31 minutes)
- Creating an Accessible PDF from InDesign (1 hour, 43 minutes)
For additional information about accessible PDFs, please contact us at accessibleIT@syr.edu, or visit our Digital Accessibility Office Hours.