Key takeaways

In this module, you learned how to create accessible PDFs using Microsoft Word and Acrobat. You explored the process of structuring documents, adding alternative text, using tagging tools, and setting up accessible forms. You should now understand how to create accessible PDFs from Word, make PDFs accessible in Acrobat, handle scanned documents, and ensure forms are accessible.

The following are some of the key takeaways from the module:

• Start with a well-structured Word file to create accessible PDFs, using heading styles and alternative text for images.
• Use Acrobat's Prepare for Accessibility tools to tag and check PDFs for accessibility, ensuring proper reading order and tag accuracy.
• Enhance scanned documents with OCR and cloud-based auto-tagging to make them readable and accessible.
• Follow a sequence of steps to create accessible forms, including adding form fields, tooltips, and setting tab order.
• Ensure form tags are correctly placed within the tag structure to maintain accessibility.

Now it's time to measure how well you learned these lessons with a short quiz.