Creating Accessible Fillable Forms in InDesign

Creating accessible fillable PDF forms doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this session, we’ll show you how to design forms in InDesign with accessibility in mind, so your documents are usable by everyone.

Learn how to build fillable form fields directly in InDesign, structure forms for screen readers and keyboard navigation, and create PDFs that work better for real people using assistive technology. We’ll also explore common form accessibility issues in Acrobat and learn efficient cleanup and testing strategies that help reduce repetitive remediation work later.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to create accessible forms that are easier to edit, update, test, and reuse across future projects.

Key takeaways:

• Create accessible fillable PDF forms directly in InDesign
• Structure form fields and reading order for assistive technology
• Add meaningful tooltips and descriptions for form accessibility
• Reduce cleanup work in Acrobat with smarter InDesign workflows