Title, language and fonts
Some symbols can't be read aloud
Some characters use a special font code, such as icons, arrows or check marks from a symbol font. A screen reader can't turn them into words.
Who it affects
People who use screen readers.
Why it matters
The symbols are skipped or read as nonsense. If a symbol carries meaning, like a check mark for "yes", that meaning is lost.
How to fix it
- In the original file, use real text instead of symbol fonts, such as the word "Yes" instead of a check mark.
- In Adobe Acrobat Pro: give the symbol a text equivalent (called Actual Text) in the Tags panel.
What RemeDocs does
RemeDocs flags these so a person can check them.