“It takes two to tango” when it comes to Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Typically, there’s a source document where the content and design are created. Then, from the source application, the file is exported or saved out as a PDF file.
Some source applications do a better job at generating accessible PDF files. Following is a roundup of common applications that can generate PDFs, and the capability of creating accessible files.
Document & Word Processing
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Spreadsheets & Data Tools
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Presentation Software
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Design & Publishing Tools
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Other Tools That Export PDFs
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If you start with an accessible source document (e.g., in Word or InDesign) and export correctly, you can generate tagged, accessible PDFs, saving time and effort on remediation.
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