Creating accessible PDFs from InDesign can feel overwhelming when you only see pieces of the workflow at a time. This session walks through the complete process, from document setup in InDesign to final accessibility testing in Acrobat.
Work with a real-world sample file as you learn how structure, styles, reading order, alt text, tables, and export settings affect accessibility. Follow the workflow from preparing the document in InDesign to exporting a tagged PDF, reviewing the results in Acrobat, fixing common issues, and validating the final file.
Learn practical, repeatable techniques you can immediately apply to your own accessibility workflows.
You will learn how to:
- Prepare an InDesign document for accessible PDF export
- Use styles, tags, reading order, and alt text more effectively
- Export tagged PDFs with the correct accessibility settings
- Identify and fix common accessibility issues in Acrobat
- Understand which accessibility tasks belong in InDesign versus Acrobat
- Test and validate accessible PDFs with greater confidence
This article was last modified on June 9, 2026
This article was first published on June 9, 2026
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