PDF Tags Tree Basics

CAECs Eligible
3 Hours
$399 USD

Your Instructor(s):

  • Dax Castro, ADS

    Dax Castro, ADS

  • Raquella Freeman, CPACC.

    Raquella Freeman, CPACC

Class Description:

Are you responsible for ensuring that PDFs are accessible? Accessible documents start with a logical semantic structure. One of the first steps in document remediation is understanding what the tags tree should look like.

Designed for all skill levels, our hands-on approach to ‘walking the tags tree’ will give you the critical thinking skills needed to spot, evaluate, and remediate compliance issues quickly.

Spot checking the PDF tags tree can save hours of your time while remediating documents! Learn to break down the tag tree, identify issues quickly, fill in the missing gaps, and build a bridge to accessibility success.

Accessibility Topics Covered:

  • Adobe Acrobat tools explained
  • Accessible document properties
  • Understanding basic tag properties, the rolemap, and container tags
  • Proper list structure, block-level, and inline elements
  • Best practices for TOC, Footnotes, Endnotes, and Links

Handouts:

  • Adobe Acrobat Basics Manual (32 pages)
  • Accessible Document Checklist
  • Top 10 PDF Tag Errors and How to Fix Them

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

08/21/25

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

EST


Understanding what the tags tree should look like is vital to spotting issues. Gain critical thinking skills to evaluate compliance issues effectively and quickly.

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…

    James Harmon

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