Licensed HMO Register

Microsoft Word - FOD_IDP_WD Issue 16 Feb 2015.docx

foddc-6-notice-of-making-order-24-09-25.pdf

Housing Strategy 2020-2024 Action Delivery Plan

Print

WARM&WELL FINAL LOGO 1

forest opaque

Fluoride in drinking water

Ensure that PDF documents specifies headings for accessibility.

## What this means

Specifying headings in a PDF involves clearly defining tagged heading elements within 
the document. These headings are used to structure the content, similar to how headings 
are used in web content (like HTML). 

## Why it matters

1. **Accessibility**: Headings are crucial for screen readers and other assistive technologies. They allow users with visual impairments to navigate the document more easily.
2. **Document Structure**: Clearly defined headings help in organizing the content, making it more understandable and navigable for all users.
3. **Search Efficiency**: Proper headings improve the document's searchability, enabling users to find information more quickly.

## How to fix

1. **Use Styles in Document Creation**: When creating a document, use heading styles (like Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) in your word processor before converting it to a PDF.
2. **Edit Existing PDFs**: If your PDF is already created, use a PDF editor to add or modify heading tags. Ensure that the headings are in a logical hierarchical order.

## Testing Methodology

Silktide flags PDFs that don't contain a single tagged heading.

## Further Reading

- [WCAG PDF9](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/pdf.html#PDF9)
- [Creating Accessible PDFs](https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/pdf/pdf-accessibility-overview.html)
- [PDF Accessibility - Defining PDF Accessibility](https://www.webaim.org/techniques/acrobat/)

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Forest of Dean District Council

	Title / URL	Issues
	Licensed HMO Registerwww.fdean.gov.uk/media/fbebmlfi/hmo-register-october-2025.pdf	1
	www.fdean.gov.uk/media/fvcfdkqq/guidance-on-stopping-up-footpaths.pdf	1
	Microsoft Word - FOD_IDP_WD Issue 16 Feb 2015.docxwww.fdean.gov.uk/media/uhtdxz1e/infrastructure-delivery-plan.pdf	1
	www.fdean.gov.uk/media/i3eehpe3/footpaths-schedule-of-costs.pdf	1
	foddc-6-notice-of-making-order-24-09-25.pdfwww.fdean.gov.uk/media/2dhnurlw/foddc-6-notice-of-making-order-24-09-25.pdf	1
	Housing Strategy 2020-2024 Action Delivery Planwww.fdean.gov.uk/media/540jowaq/housing-strategy-action-plan.pdf	1
	Printwww.fdean.gov.uk/media/5usbq3lw/financial-advice-and-support-leaflet.pdf	1
	WARM&WELL FINAL LOGO 1www.fdean.gov.uk/media/ks1jglwl/warm-homes-local-grant-welcome-booklet.pdf	1
	forest opaquewww.fdean.gov.uk/media/jacas4do/benefits-support-leaflet.pdf	1
	Fluoride in drinking waterwww.fdean.gov.uk/media/b5scmoxj/phe-fluoride-in-pws-information-leaflet.pdf	1

Specify headings for every PDF

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