fy23_budget_pt1.pdf

proposed_budget2.pdf

2020_03_19_16_02_10.pdf

form_50883.pdf

TX-PACE.pdf

Open_records_act.pdf

2018 Budget.pdf

2020_09_23_08_57_36.pdf

FY2015Budget.pdf

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

October 2025

September 2025

Dawson County, Texas

Title / URL	Issues
fy23_budget_pt1.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1571/2023/fy23_budget_pt1.pdf	1
proposed_budget2.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1571/2023/proposed_budget2.pdf	1
2020_03_19_16_02_10.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1570/2020/2020_03_19_16_02_10.pdf	1
form_50883.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1706/form_50883.pdf	1
TX-PACE.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/10082/docs/TX-PACE.pdf	1
Open_records_act.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1570/docs/Open_records_act.pdf	1
2018 Budget.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1571/docs/Budgets/2018%20Budget.pdf	1
2020_09_23_08_57_36.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1706/docs/Tax/2020_09_23_08_57_36.pdf	1
form_50883.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1570/2022/form_50883.pdf	1
FY2015Budget.pdfwww.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1571/docs/FY2015Budget.pdf	1

Tag all PDFs

Dawson County, Texas

Where this issue has occurred