• Specify the language of the your document.

  • Tag your the document to give it structure, using the function in the software you are using.

  • Use the accessibility checker offered by your software as a simple check before sharing the document.

  • Use the most up-to-date versions of software to create a PDF. Newer software versions include more up-to-date accessibility features. However, make sure that your electronic document is also usable in older versions.

  • Fill in the metadata information to help users find the information through internet searches. Minimum information to be included are the document title and the main natural language of the document.

  • Include all relevant elements in your document structure.

  • Avoid horizontal scrolling (scrolling from left to right or vice versa).

  • Provide descriptions for form fields.