About
Chad Chelius is a trainer, author, consultant, speaker and Director of Training Solutions and Principal at Chax Training and Consulting. He resides in the Philadelphia area and has been using Adobe products for over 25 years. As an Adobe Certified Instructor, Accessible Document Specialist, and consultant he teaches and advises on all Adobe print and web products, specializing in InDesign and InCopy workflows, Illustrator, automation, and PDF accessibility using InDesign, Word, and Adobe Acrobat. He works with clients both large and small in and outside of the United States, helping them to solve design, workflow, and accessibility challenges using Adobe products.
Speaking at these events
The Design + Accessibility Summit 2025
Learn how to design accessible documents with InDesign, Acrobat, PowerPoint, and more at our four-day online event on September 16–19, 2025
CreativePro Week 2025
CreativePro Week is the world’s best HOW-TO conference to master the tools of design, June 2-6, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. No matter your skill level,...
The Design + Accessibility Summit 2024
Learn how to design accessible documents with InDesign, Acrobat, PowerPoint, and more at our four-day online event on October 8–11, 2024.
Articles
See all articlesHow to Create Custom Dot Leaders in InDesign
Learn how to create custom dot leaders to use with tabs in InDesign, then use styles to easily refine the look of the tab leaders.
How to Make QR Codes in InDesign
Learn how easy it is to make QR codes that can be scanned to visit a web page, start an email, and much more.
How to Make Lists with Custom Bullets Accessible in InDesign
Learn how to create a list in InDesign using custom bullets that are also accessible and understood by those using assistive devices.
InReview: GuideGuide
Create guides and grids galore, with minimal fuss and maximum convenience.
How to Make Accessible Tables
Make tabular data accessible using InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, or Excel
Accessibility Features and Limitations in InDesign Â
What InDesign does great—and not so great—when it comes to creating an accessible PDF
InReview: MadeToTag
Accelerate and simplify the process of creating fully compliant accessible PDF files
How to Create a Pie or Ring Chart in InDesign
Learn how to create a pie chart or a ring chart right inside of InDesign with this handy free script.
Creating Accessible PDF Forms
Making fillable PDF forms accessible is possible if you take the right approach.