Overview

This training focuses on advanced PDF remediation techniques to support more complex documents. Explore how to handle table of contents, tag bar charts and graphs, and an introduction to complex tables. Below, you’ll find the full recording of the training session along with related resources and skill guides to help you build confidence and accuracy when working with these more advanced tagging tasks. Use these materials to continue strengthening your PDF accessibility skills and creating inclusive content.

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Resources

TAG_PDF Course Level 2 Slide Deck
Reference File Folder for Sample Materials: Find the TAG_## Files referenced throughout the training video. Download a copy and follow along with remediation steps.
PDF TAG Cheatsheet (PDF 147 KB): Provides a Cheatsheet of all types of Tags
Table of Contents: Learn how to manually tag a table of contents in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC by creating heading tags and link tags from scratch - walking through selecting text, setting the correct tag types, establishing a logical reading order, and ensuring assistive technologies can navigate the document properly.
- Creating Accessible Table of Contents Video from The Accessibility Guy (Video 9 min) or
- Illinois State Article on Table of Contents Accessibility Guidance
Bar Charts & Graphs (Video 6 min): Explaining how to handle bar charts in PDFs by tagging them appropriately. Showing how to use figure tags with alternative text for the chart as a whole and discussing strategies for providing meaningful descriptions when detailed data can't be conveyed visually. The focus is on making charts understandable for screen reader users without overcomplicating the tag tree.
Complex Tables (Video 13 min): Walking through the process of repairing and properly tagging complex tables in Adobe Acrobat, including setting correct header cells, managing scope attributes, and fixing common reading order errors. The video emphasizes ensuring tables are fully navigable for assistive technology users by adjusting and verifying the tag structure.