XMP metadata stream in the Catalog dictionary must include the PDF/UA identifier
Rule ID:
pdfua-identifier
Ruleset:
axe-pdf 2.0
User Impact:
Critical
Guidelines:
Not specified, or not applicable
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Compliance Data & Impact
Disabilities Affected
- Blind
- Deafblind
- Mobility
Standard(s)
- Not specified, or not applicable
How to Fix the Problem
In Adobe Acrobat Pro:
- Open the Preflight dialog by clicking Tools > Print Production > Preflight.
- Ensure either Acrobat Pro DC 2015 Profiles or PDF Standards are selected as the Library.
- On the Profiles tab, click the individual fixup wrench icon.
- Navigate to Document Info and Metadata and click expand.
- Select “Set PDF/UA-1 entry” and click “Fix”.
- Save to a new file name when prompted.
Why it Matters
The PDF-UA ID is a piece of metadata contained within the document properties. The identifier tells users that the document claims technical compliance with PDF-UA standards.
Rule Description
Ensures the document metadata includes PDF/UA identifier
The Algorithm (in simple terms)
The PDF-UA ID must be added in order to be PDF/UA compliant.
Resources
Deque University Course Pages (subscription required)
No related course information available.
Refer to the complete list of axe 2.0 rules.
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