Key takeaways

In this module, you learned how to make PDF files accessible by mastering the art of tagging. You explored the basics of tagging, including fixing lists, artifacting, and adding alternative text for images, and then delved into more complex tasks such as tagging nested lists and complex tables. By the end of this module, you should understand how to ensure that your PDF documents are accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of tagging PDF files for accessibility, including fixing lists and adding alternative text for images.
• Learn how to tag complex lists, including nested lists and multiple paragraphs within a single list item.
• Master the techniques for tagging complex tables, including setting header cell scope and span, and associating data cells with header cell IDs.
• Recognize the importance of artifacting non-essential elements to improve accessibility for assistive technologies.
• Utilize Acrobat's cloud-based auto-tagging feature to efficiently handle repeating headers in tables.

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