Tag, You’re It: Google Docs Joins the Accessibility Game

Inspired by Michael Hans’ recent blog post, ‘Google Docs Adds PDF Accessibility Tagging‘, Chad and Dax are exploring recent updates to Google Docs’ PDF export capabilities. They focus on the addition of accessibility tags and the implications for document structure and screen reader usability. Chad and Dax discuss their own testing results, highlight both improvements and ongoing challenges with nested lists and table headers, and emphasize the importance of proper content structure for users with disabilities, including those with cognitive impairments. The conversation also covers best practices for alt text, link descriptions, and tools like Grackle Docs that enhance Google Docs’ accessibility for PDF remediation.

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