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5 Signs Your PDF Is Not Accessible (and How to Fix It)

Most PDFs look fine at first glance — but that doesn’t mean they’re accessible. A document that looks perfect visually can still be impossible to navigate for users who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, or assistive technologies.

At AccessiblePDF.ar, we help organizations and translation agencies identify and fix accessibility issues before they become compliance problems. Here are five common signs that your PDF might not be accessible, and what you can do about it.

1. The text can’t be selected or searched

If users can’t highlight or search the text, it’s likely an image-only PDF (often the result of scanning).
🔧 Fix: Use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert the image into live text, then tag it properly to make it readable by screen readers.

2. The reading order is incorrect

Screen readers follow the order of tags, not the visual layout. If elements are out of sequence, users will hear content in the wrong order — confusing and frustrating.
🔧 Fix: Review and correct the reading order in Acrobat or PAC 3 to ensure the logical flow matches the visual design.

3. There are no tags at all

An untagged PDF is invisible to assistive technology. Without tags, screen readers can’t identify headings, paragraphs, or lists.
🔧 Fix: Add a tag structure using accessibility tools or professional remediation software, then verify compliance with PAC or Adobe’s Accessibility Checker.

4. Images don’t have alternative text

Every meaningful image needs alt text that describes its content or purpose. Without it, users who can’t see the image miss critical information.
🔧 Fix: Add descriptive alt text for each visual element and mark decorative images as “Artifact.”

5. Form fields aren’t labeled

Interactive forms are common accessibility traps. Unlabeled fields leave users guessing what information is required.
🔧 Fix: Add accessible labels, logical tab order, and tooltips to every field — and always test forms with a keyboard and screen reader.

The good news: Accessibility can be fixed

Accessibility isn’t an all-or-nothing process — most PDFs can be remediated efficiently with the right tools and expertise.

At AccessiblePDF.ar, our team remediates and tests documents for WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and PDF/UA compliance, ensuring your content is inclusive and meets international accessibility standards.

We handle everything: tagging, alt text, reading order, form fields, and final QA testing with PAC and Acrobat.

Final Thoughts

Accessible PDFs aren’t just about compliance — they’re about equal access to information. Whether you’re a translation agency, a government institution, or a university, making your documents accessible demonstrates professionalism, inclusion, and care.

👉 Need to check if your PDFs are accessible?
Contact us for a Free Accessibility Audit at www.accessiblepdf.ar