Edgecliff.pub

Cost of living support posters

Burbage Valley.pub

Back Edge.pub

Hunshelf Bank.pub

Redcar Brook Common.pub

Bell Hagg.pub

Townend Common.pub

Gate Farm.pub

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/)

pdf-missing-headings

December 2025

November 2025

Sheffield City Council

Title / URL	Issues
Edgecliff.pubwww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-08/edgecliff.pdf	1
Cost of living support posterswww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-05/NHS_Prescription_Support.pdf	1
Burbage Valley.pubwww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-08/burbage_valley.pdf	1
Back Edge.pubwww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-08/back_edge.pdf	1
Hunshelf Bank.pubwww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-08/hunshelf_bank.pdf	1
Redcar Brook Common.pubwww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-08/redcar_brook_common.pdf	1
Bell Hagg.pubwww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-08/bell_hagg.pdf	1
Townend Common.pubwww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-08/townend_common.pdf	1
Cost of living support posterswww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-05/NHS_Pharmacy_Support.pdf	1
Gate Farm.pubwww.sheffield.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-08/gate_farm.pdf	1

Specify headings for every PDF

Sheffield City Council

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