Improve PDF accessibility in Learn.UQ courses
The following accessibility issues are often identified with PDF files uploaded to Learn.UQ courses, most of which can be addressed within the course itself using course accessibility tools (Blackboard Ally):
1. The PDF is untagged
Tags describe how content is organised in a PDF, without tags, assistive technologies can't navigate or interpret files. Using course accessibility tools (Blackboard Ally), you can generate a version of the document with auto-generated tags which you can review and approve to replace the original untagged version.
- Click on the Auto-tag PDF button to auto-tag the document.
Note: Alternatively you can upload a tagged version of the PDF if available.
- Click on the Generate tags button to generate a version of the document with auto-generated tags.
Note: Large files may take longer to generate.
- An auto-tagged version will be generated for you. You will need to check the auto-generated tags for accuracy.
- To view a description of each tag to assist with the review process, click on the three dots and select Learn more.
- Once you have reviewed all tags and are confident they are correct, click on the Approve all button.
- Optionally check the Download original file checkbox to save a copy of the original untagged PDF on your computer.
- Click on the Confirm approval button to update the current file version.
Warning: This process cannot be undone.
- The tagged version of PDF file will be uploaded to replace the original untagged version and your accessibility score will be recalculated. You will see the accessibility score has significantly improved.
- You should then address any remaining accessibility issues identified with the PDF file.
