Mullewa Map Brochure 2024.indd

Paul Budget DL Flyer 2025 [PROOF]

Parking in Geraldton [July 2021].indd

Fire Hazard Information Booklet 2025.indd

Microsoft Word - HW08 - Decrease to Rubbish Collection Service

Controlling Your Dog Poster.indd

CGG Parvovirus A5 Flyer.indd

PDF documents must be tagged to ensure accessibility and compliance with digital standards.

## What this means

Tagging in a PDF involves adding hidden metadata that outlines the structure and content of the document. These tags function similarly to HTML tags, describing elements like headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables. They are crucial for screen readers and other assistive technologies to interpret the content correctly.

## Why it matters

1. **Accessibility**: Tagging makes PDFs accessible to individuals with disabilities, allowing assistive technologies to read and navigate the document effectively.
2. **Legal Compliance**: Various laws and regulations require digital content, including PDFs, to be accessible. Failure to comply can lead to legal complications.
3. **Usability**: Tagged PDFs are more user-friendly, providing better navigation and search capabilities for all users.

## How to fix

1. **Use Tag-enabled PDF Creators**: Create or convert documents using software that supports tagging, like Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word.
2. **Manually Add Tags**: If your PDF isn't tagged, use a PDF editor's accessibility tools to add tags. This includes setting a logical reading order and adding alternative text for images.
3. **Consult Guidelines**: Follow best practices outlined in WCAG or similar guidelines for effective tagging.

## Testing Methodology

Silktide looks at the PDF and flags it if it doesn't contain tags.

## Further Reading

- [Adobe's Guide to PDF Accessibility](https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/pdf/pdf-accessibility-overview.html)

pdf-must-be-tagged

December 2025

November 2025

City of Greater Geraldton

	Title / URL	Issues
	Mullewa Map Brochure 2024.inddwww.cgg.wa.gov.au/Profiles/cgg/Assets/ClientData/Mullewa_Map_Brochure_2024.pdf	1
	Paul Budget DL Flyer 2025 [PROOF]www.cgg.wa.gov.au/Profiles/cgg/Assets/ClientData/Budget_DL_Flyer_2025.pdf	1
	Parking in Geraldton [July 2021].inddwww.cgg.wa.gov.au/Profiles/cgg/Assets/ClientData/Parking_in_Geraldton__July_2021_.pdf	1
	Fire Hazard Information Booklet 2025.inddwww.cgg.wa.gov.au/Profiles/cgg/Assets/ClientData/Documents/Infrastructure/Fire_Management/Fire_Hazard_Information_Booklet_202526.pdf	1
	Microsoft Word - HW08 - Decrease to Rubbish Collection Servicewww.cgg.wa.gov.au/Profiles/cgg/Assets/ClientData/Forms/Development_and_Community_Services/HW08_-_Decrease_to_Rubbish_Collection_Service.pdf	1
	Controlling Your Dog Poster.inddwww.cgg.wa.gov.au/Profiles/cgg/Assets/ClientData/Controlling_Your_Dog_Poster__PRINT_.pdf	1
	CGG Parvovirus A5 Flyer.inddwww.cgg.wa.gov.au/Profiles/cgg/Assets/ClientData/CGG_Parvovirus_A5_Flyer_PROOF__002_.pdf	1

Tag all PDFs

City of Greater Geraldton

Where this issue has occurred