Use the accessibility checker in Adobe Acrobat Pro

The accessibility checker in Adobe Acrobat Pro is a central tool when you work with creating accessible PDF documents. By running the checker, you get an overview of any barriers to digital accessibility, as well as concrete suggestions on what needs to be addressed. It is a simple way to ensure that your documents can be read and used by everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

1. To display the accessibility checker in Adobe Acrobat, click at the top left corner on All tools.
2. Then select the option Prepare for accessibility.
3. Click on Check for accessibility.
4. Click on Start Checking.
5. If your PDF has errors, a list of accessibility issues will be displayed to the right of the PDF.
6. If you click on the arrows to the left in the list, you will see a detailed view of the accessibility issues.
7. Two issues are always displayed and require you to check them manually: Logical Reading Order and Color Contrast.
8. If you click on an Element 1 you will see which content this refers to.
9. The content will then be highlighted in the document.