The Valley and Asfordby Hill

4. July 2025.xlsx

Route 8 - Highfields

Route 10 - Longfield Road

Route 1 - Ankle Hillv2

6. September 2025.xlsx

Route 11 - Hartopp Road

Route 13 - The Crescent

7. October 2025.xlsx

5. August 2025.xlsx

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

February 2026

January 2026

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

	Title / URL	Issues
	The Valley and Asfordby Hillleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/route-9-the-valley-and-asfordby-hill.pdf?v=1763634774	1
	4. July 2025.xlsxleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/4-july-2025.pdf?v=1764779545	1
	Route 8 - Highfieldsleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/route-8-highfields.pdf?v=1763633687	1
	Route 10 - Longfield Roadleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/route-10-longfield-road.pdf?v=1763633825	1
	Route 1 - Ankle Hillv2leics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/route-1-ankle-hill-v2.pdf?v=1763635050	1
	6. September 2025.xlsxleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/6-september-2025.pdf?v=1764779587	1
	Route 11 - Hartopp Roadleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/route-11-hartopp-road.pdf?v=1763633941	1
	Route 13 - The Crescentleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/route-13-heather-crescent.pdf?v=1763634185	1
	7. October 2025.xlsxleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/7-october-2025.pdf?v=1764779617	1
	5. August 2025.xlsxleics-fire.gov.uk/uploads/5-august-2025.pdf?v=1764779565	1

Tag all PDFs

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

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