• You need to have PDF Conversion software installed on your computer to create PDFs.

• This software needs to allow you to select an option which includes the words “tag” and “accessibility”. The wording will vary depending on what conversion software you are using.

• Acrobat Professional versions 7, 8, 9 and X all have this option.  The later the version the greater the ability to create accessible PDFs.

• Microsoft Office 2007 has Adobe PDF conversion software with this option available as a free add-in.

• Microsoft Office 2010 has Adobe PDF Conversion software with this option already installed.

• Other types of PDF Conversion software may or may not have this option.  It is worth checking before you buy.

Please note:  Acrobat Reader can only be used to read PDFs, not create them.

Creating the PDF is very simple.  In Microsoft Office 2007 you click on the Office button, scroll down to save as, click on PDF or XPS.  Click on options:  select "Document structure tags for accessibility"; and "Create Bookmarks using Headings".
Click OK and then Publish.