Foundations of Accessibility in InDesign

Creating accessible documents in Adobe InDesign starts with understanding the essential building blocks of accessibility. This session will walk you through the key elements of accessible design in InDesign, beginning with setting up a document right from the start and adding proper text styles to provide a clear content hierarchy. We’ll also explore processes for adding alt text and metadata, creating a table of contents, and managing reading order to make your InDesign documents accessible and user-friendly. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide practical tools and tips for designing documents that are truly accessible.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the importance of text styles and setting appropriate tags for accessibility.
• Learn how to create a structured document hierarchy for optimal accessibility.
• Discover the process of adding alt text and metadata, including automating these tasks for efficiency.
• Master how to create a table of contents for interactive and print PDFs.
• Learn strategies for preventing style overrides, handling reading order, and using the Articles panel for complex documents.