A guide to Deputyship and Lasting Power of Attorney

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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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Title / URL	Issues
A guide to Deputyship and Lasting Power of Attorneywww.zurich.co.uk/-/media/documents/720949.pdf	1
Business lady answering the phone with a smile, receiving good news in officewww.zurich.co.uk/-/media/uk-zurich-municipal/docs/products/product_approval_process.pdf	1
Printwww.zurich.co.uk/-/media/documents/zpc/why_zurich_private_clients.pdf	1
160300.pdfwww.zurich.co.uk/-/media/documents/life-insurance/160300.pdf	1
Slides to pick and choose fromwww.zurich.co.uk/-/media/careers/docs/application_tips.pdf	1
Slides to pick and choose fromwww.zurich.co.uk/-/media/careers/docs/interview_tips.pdf	1
mental_performance.epswww.zurich.co.uk/-/media/uk-zurich-municipal/docs/claims/722119.pdf	1
Key Features of the Zurich Life Protection Policywww.zurich.co.uk/-/media/documents/life-insurance/720500.pdf	1

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