Advanced PDF Accessibility: Complex Tables and Forms 3.0

Advanced PDF Accessibility: Complex Tables and Forms 3.0

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Technical level: Intermediate (HTML knowledge recommended)

Duration: 45 minutes (online self-paced class, estimate)

IAAP Education Credits: 0.75 (This course counts toward renewal of IAAP certification)

Course Synopsis:

This course covers detailed steps in making accessible, tagged PDF forms and complex tables. Ensure that you have completed the Basic PDF course or already have experience with tagging PDF documents.

Version 3.0 of this course has been refreshed with screenshots from the latest Adobe interface, ensuring the learning experience reflects the most current user environment.

Recommended Prerequisites:

The topics covered are:

  • Introduction
  • Complex Tables
    • Simplify if Possible
    • Set Scope and Span
    • Set Header IDs and Associate Data Cells
  • Forms
    • General Workflow
    • Start in Microsoft Word
    • Export to PDF
    • Using the Prepare a Form Tool in Acrobat
    • Prepare a Form Tool
    • Set and Verify Form Field Properties
      • Unique Field Names
      • Tooltips
      • Marking Fields as Required
      • Text Field
      • Check Box
      • Radio Button
      • Dropdown List
      • Button
      • Digital Signature
      • Field Actions
      • Validation and Error Prevention
    • Check the Tab Order
    • Preview the Form
    • Add Tags
    • Test With A Screen Reader
  • Summary and Quick Reference Guide