Accessible PDF Training

Welcome to the State of Minnesota’s free e-Learning program on how to create accessible PDF documents. Each module is short and focuses on a single topic. If you are new to PDF accessibility, start at the beginning and work your way through the number sequence. If you have some experience with accessibility, start with the introduction, “Getting Started,” then select whatever topic you need to learn right now.

Training Modules

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1: Getting Started

A brief overview of familiarizing yourself with Acrobat Pro, how to set up your software for maximum productivity, and key first steps to creating accessible PDFs. For example, start with an accessible source document.

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Getting Started Transcript (.docx)

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2: Document Properties

Setting your document properties.

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Document Properties Transcript (.docx)

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3: Introduction to PDF Tags 

An introduction to PDF tags.

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PDF Tags Transcript (.docx)

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4: Reading Order Tool

How to walk the tag tree and what it does for you.

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Reading Order Tool Transcript (.docx)

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5: Document Structure and Bookmarks

How to walk the tag tree and what it does for you.

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Document Structure and Bookmarks Transcript (.docx)

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6: Hyperlinks

Creating and managing hyperlinks.

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Hyperlinks Transcript (.docx)

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7: Images

About Figure tags, alternate (alt) text, captions, and decorative images

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Images Transcript (.docx)

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8: Lists

Creating or adjusting lists.

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Lists Transcript (.docx)

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9: Tables

How to work with tables.

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Tables Transcript (.docx)

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10: Testing

How to use the accessibility checker and understand the results.

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Testing Transcript (.docx)