Accessibility
What is the maximum font size and does text re-flow when you enlarge the font?
Adobe Reader: current max setting is 6,400%. Adobe Reader does not allow for text re-flow, since pdf is fixed format.
Can a user change background/foreground colours or contrasts? How?
Yes. In Adobe Reader:
- Open Adobe Reader. Go to Edit - Preferences - Accessibility
- Make sure the "Replace Document Colours" is checked and click on Custom Colour
- Click "Page Background" colour and then select the desired colour
Is text marked up so it can be navigated in a meaningful way (for example by heading level)?
Yes.
Can text be selected and read by text-to-speech tools?
The publisher recommends using the "Read Out Loud" Text-to-Speech tool.
Read Out Loud is a Text-to-Speech (TTS) tool that is built in Adobe Reader DC. It reads text contained within a document window.
To use Read Out Loud, you need Acrobat Reader DC and a Text-to-Speech engine installed on your system. Also the document must be accessible, otherwise it may not be read at all or it may be read in the wrong order.
To activate Read Out Loud:
- In the View menu, choose Read Out Loud > Activate Read Out Loud.
- Again go to View > Read Out Loud and then choose an appropriate option for reading:
- To read the current page, choose Read This Page Only
- To read the entire document, choose Read To End of Document
Where can I find guidance for all these features?
https://helpx.adobe.com/reader/using/accessibility-features.html
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