BT Complaints Policy 2025 (1).pdf

BT Safeguarding Policy 2024.pdf

Microsoft Word - 30. Buchanan Constitution website 25.06.2107.doc

ED&I Policy.pdf

0050AA48EBF2250131120237

Insertorganisationname/logohere

Environment & Sustainability Policy (3).pdf

240220-armed_forces_covenant-buchanan-trust-final.pdf

BT Campaigning and Political Activity Policy.pdf

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

November 2025

October 2025

The Buchanan Trust

	Title / URL	Issues
	BT Complaints Policy 2025 (1).pdfwww.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/BT%20Complaints%20Policy%202025%20(1).pdf	1
	BT Safeguarding Policy 2024.pdfwww.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/BT%20Safeguarding%20Policy%202024.pdf	1
	Microsoft Word - 30. Buchanan Constitution website 25.06.2107.docwww.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/buchanan-constitution.pdf	1
	ED&I Policy.pdfwww.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/ED&I%20Policy.pdf	1
	0050AA48EBF2250131120237www.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/trustee-code-of-conduct.pdf	1
	Insertorganisationname/logoherewww.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/buchanan-business-plan.pdf	1
	Environment & Sustainability Policy (3).pdfwww.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/Environment%20&%20Sustainability%20Policy%20(3).pdf	1
	240220-armed_forces_covenant-buchanan-trust-final.pdfwww.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/240220-armed_forces_covenant-buchanan-trust-final.pdf	1
	BT Campaigning and Political Activity Policy.pdfwww.buchanan-trust.org.uk/uploads/BT%20Campaigning%20and%20Political%20Activity%20Policy.pdf	1

Specify headings for every PDF

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