How to Effectively Use: CommonLook

CAECs Eligible

2 Hours

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$399 USD

Your Instructor(s):

Raquella Freeman, CPACC

Class Description:

Tired of the limitations of Adobe Acrobat when remediating PDFs at scale?

CommonLook offers powerful tools designed to simplify and speed up your workflow:

Work more efficiently on complex digital documents or a large volume of assets
Achieve multiple accessibility standards, including PDF/UA, WCAG, and more
Working with complex tables? Learn how the Auto Table tool and built-in editor make tagging and setting the scoping easy
Struggling with messy tag structures from InDesign exports? We’ll show you how to clean them up quickly and efficiently

This session will help you remediate smarter, not harder. Let us teach you how to leverage CommonLook’s functionality to save time and reduce frustration. Explore how the CommonLook user interface supports each key step in the accessibility process. You’ll leave with actionable steps, tips, and techniques to create a rich and accessible PDF whose content is easy to navigate.

Accessibility Topics Covered:

Fluidly review and clean up export tags
Learn how to utilize “Instant” Build functions such as tables of contents, lists, tables, and bookmarks
Work more effectively with tables and forms
Optimize and perfect the process to ensure reliable PDF/UA export
Effectively use CommonLook’s shortcut keys, plus built-in standards checkers and fix support

Handouts:

Top 12 Helpful Keyboard Commands for CommonLook
CommonLook Quick Start Guide

Please Note: Allyant’s CommonLookPDF is a subscription-based remediation software tool that works on both the Windows and Mac operating systems, and it is accessible from any browser. Having the software installed prior to this class is very strongly recommended. Not currently using CommonLook? If you need the software before this class, email solutions@chaxtc.com today.

What to expect

Certificate of Completion
CAECs Hours
Downloadable Takeaways
Time for Q&A
Video Available After Session
Live Class with Professionals

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Time and Date

12/11/25

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

EST

Whether you’re new to CommonLook or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you remediate smarter, not harder. Save hours when creating accessible and compliant PDFs.

Reviews

Thanks so much for the exceptional quality and engaging (and fun!) training. 1,000% recommend Chax…

Sheri Smith
Chad Chelius, ADS and Dax Castro, ADS are two of the most knowledgable and engaging experts on accessibility…

Mimi Heft
Your presentation on accessibility was both timely and incredibly helpful. I learned a lot…

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