Page relies on PDF documents
Why it matters
PDFs are often not accessible: missing tags, reading order, alt text. They are also harder to read on phones.
How to fix it
Publish the same content as a web page, and make sure any PDF you keep is tagged and tested.
<a href="/prices/">Our prices</a> (also available as a <a href="/prices.pdf">PDF</a>)Read the W3C guidance: Understanding 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.
This is a check that needs a person. A11yMate flags it for review rather than reporting a failure.
Related rules
- Heading levels are skipped (WCAG 1.3.1)
- Heading is empty (WCAG 1.3.1)
- Several navigation areas share no labels (WCAG 1.3.1)
- List item is outside a list (WCAG 1.3.1)
Find this on your own site. A11yMate scans every page and lists where it happens. See pricing or browse all rules.