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G1_F01 Custom tag incorrectly role mapped

PDF-F1

Fail FAIL

Use case(s): Fundamental 1: Basic Technical Rules

Last updated on January 3, 2025

Description

This example demonstrates the failure condition that applies if you are not following the basic technical rules. In this example the custom tag "FirstParagraph" has no role mapping. This is not allowed according to the specification.


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These minimal examples are designed to express a single Technique. Effective use requires software that supports Tagged PDF.

Test(s)

Expected Results

Check #⁠1 is false.

Procedure

  1. Check that the basic technical rules of ISO 32000 and PDF/UA are followed by running a PDF/UA validator.

Application to WCAG 2.x

This Technique addresses the following WCAG 2.x Success Critieria:

Matterhorn Protocol

The Matterhorn Protocol 1.1 provides an algorithm for conformance with PDF/UA-1. Matterhorn checkpoint(s) (human or machine) relevant to this use-case:

  • Machine check02-001

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The technique finder for this Technique is: UA1_Tpdf-G1_F01

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