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G2_02 Text content correctly tagged (one container per word)
PDF102
PASS
Use case(s): Fundamental 2: Text
Last updated on January 3, 2025
Description
The objective of this technique is to show how to tag text content, so that it is machine-readable. In this example, each word is created in a separate container. All of the containers that semantically belong together are contained in one P tag.
Download(s)
These minimal examples are designed to express a single Technique. Effective use requires software that supports Tagged PDF.
Test(s)
Expected Results
Checks #1 through #4 are all true.
Procedure
- For content intended to be consumed as text, check that text is extractable.
- Check that Unicode can be derived for any text content.
- Check that the extractable characters match their visual appearance.
- Check that the Natural Language is set for any text content.
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:
08-001
10-001- 11-001
- 11-002
- 11-003
- 11-006
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