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2 | Use our latest FrameMaker template that consolidates all paragraph styles into each file in the book. | L:\Technical Writing\Templates\FrameMaker Templates\Current FM Templates | ||
3 | Add alternate text to images.
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4 | Use row and column headings and captions for all tables. Do not merge table rows or columns. Do not allow rows to break across pages. |
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5 | Use meaningful link anchors rather than URLs when possible. Use the Go to URL hypertext marker for all URLs in FrameMaker. |
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6 | In the PDF Setup dialog box, select Generate PDF Bookmarks, Generate Tagged PDF (click Default to tag all styles), and Create Named Destinations for All Paragraphs. |
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Most of our preparations for accessibility should be done in the source files. This document explains how to prepare a FrameMaker document for accessibility and links to procedures where you can accomplish the same goals in Word.
This section includes the following topics:
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- \[Preparing FrameMaker Files for Accessibility#Preparing FrameMaker Files For Accessibility\]
- Preparing Word Files For Accessibility
- Characteristics of Accessible PDFs
- Checking Documents for Accessibility
- Using the WebWorks ePublisher Accessibility Report
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