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How to Make Accessible Tables

Chad Chelius
Dax Castro

CreativePro Magazine issue 16 coverThis article appeared in Issue 16 of CreativePro Magazine.

When it comes to making an accessible PDF, many people dread having to deal with tables. But we assure you it can be done! In this article, we will cover the concepts you need to know and the best practices you should follow to make any table accessible, whether it’s in InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, or Excel.

Before diving into the requirements for an accessible table and how to meet them, let’s consider some of the challenges and guiding principles

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Chad Chelius
Chad Chelius is a trainer, author, consultant, and speaker residing in the Philadelphia area. He’s been using Adobe products for over 25 years and began his career in the design and publishing industry. As an Adobe Certified Instructor and a consultant, he teaches and advises on all Adobe print and web products, specializing in InDesign and InCopy workflows, Illustrator, and PDF accessibility using Adobe Acrobat. He works with clients both large and small, in and outside the United States, helping them to solve problems, work smarter, and more efficiently using Adobe products.
Dax Castro
Dax Castro is an award-winning presentation specialist who has been working in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry for nearly two decades. His motto: Change happens, so plan for it. He is an Adobe Community Professional (ACP) who loves to provide solutions for InDesign users who are at their wit’s end.
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