How do you make a PDF screen readable?

Make PDFs accessible (Acrobat Pro)

1. Choose Tools > Action Wizard. The Action Wizard toolset is displayed in the secondary toolbar.
2. From the Actions List, click Make Accessible.
3. Select the files that you want to apply the Make Accessible action to.
4. Click Start.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the Make Accessible action.

How do you add alt text to a PDF?

How to view and edit alt text in a PDF you’re creating

1. Right-click an image or graphic object in a document. In the drop-down menu, click “Edit Alt Text…”
2. The Alt Text pane should appear on the right side of the screen.
3. If you want to add or edit alt text, click the alt text field and enter any description you want.

How do I make a PDF 508 compliant?

How to make PDFs 508 Compliant

1. Structure the original source code properly. For example, suppose you are using Microsoft Word to create the document.
2. Use a PDF writer or PDF converter that supports ISO standards and web accessibility.
3. Run an Accessibility Check.
4. Document the properties.
5. Provide an alternative version.

How do I get Adobe Reader to open at 100\%?

You can set aLL PDF’s to open in 100\% view by going to Edit>Preferences>Page Display>Default layout and zoom. If the creator has set a file to open at a different size, those settings will be ignored.

What makes a document 508 compliant?

The most commonly used electronic document format is Adobe PDFs but Section 508 Compliance includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, too. In other words, electronic documents are only considered 508 Compliant when assistive technologies can provide users with the same information that’s displayed visually.

Why is PDF file so large?

Typically, there are two major reasons why PDF file size can be “disproportionally” large. The first reason is that one or more fonts are stored inside PDF document. It is recommended to avoid using Adobe Acrobat to directly editing text in PDF documents. The second reason is using images for creating PDF file.

How do I convert a PDF to a specific size?

The simplest is to re-save your file as a reduced-size PDF. In the latest version of Adobe Acrobat, open the PDF you wish to re-save as a smaller file, choose File, Save as Other, and then Reduced Size PDF. You’ll be prompted to select the version compatibility you need and then you can click OK to save.