The easiest way to create accessible PDFs is to create accessible MS Word documents and then convert. The Duke Web Accessibility Team has put together 8 Tips for a More Accessible Microsoft Word Document, which is a great place to start. Instructions for completing each tip is on their website.
- Tip 1: Add a document title
- Tip 2: Ensure the document uses headings
- Tip 3: Mark table headers
- Tip 4: Add alt text to images
- Tip 5: Lists should use list items
- Tip 6: Use helpful link text
- Tip 7: Ensure the text has good color contrast
- Tip 8: Accessibility Checker
- How to export a Word Document to PDF for accessibility