Best Practices for Designing Accessible PDF Forms

Overview:

Explore the essential steps for creating accessible PDF forms suitable for educational purposes. Discover the key components and techniques required to ensure clarity, accessibility, and usability in your PDF form design.

Creating Fillable PDF Forms:

Learn how to leverage PDF forms to collect data effectively. From form field preparation to tagging, this comprehensive guide covers each step in detail, ensuring your PDF forms meet accessibility standards.

Source Document:

Start with an accessible source document, typically a Microsoft Word file, to lay out your form visually. Avoid using Word's form tools and export your document using the Create PDF tool in Word to maintain accessibility.

Creating a PDF Form:

Follow a step-by-step process to create fillable PDF forms using Adobe Acrobat. Learn how to use the Prepare Form tool effectively and review and revise form fields to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Review and Revise Tab Order:

Verify and adjust the tab order of form fields to align with the visual reading order. Understand how to navigate the Fields side panel and reorder form fields for optimal accessibility.

Revise Tags and Standard Accessibility Checks:

Learn the importance of tagging form fields correctly and perform standard accessibility tests to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Understand common mistakes and how to address them effectively.

Additional Resources:

Explore additional guides and documentation to enhance your understanding of accessible PDF forms and ensure your forms meet the highest accessibility standards.