Software Release: Our PDF creator CIB pdf brewer presents itself with a variety of new features. Version 4.13.0 and higher brings improvements in the creation of accessible documents. An optimized virtual assistant helps to convert Word documents into the accessible PDF/UA format with just a few clicks. These new features are also available in the free version.
Create accessible PDF/UA documents with just a few clicks
The virtual assistant checks Word documents for elements relevant to the creation of accessible PDFs.
The Assistant guides the user through the necessary steps and points out Word areas that need editing to ensure accessibility.
The built-in WCAG conformance check is also helpful. It checks the color contrast of the text against the background and alerts you to poor contrast, such as light gray text on a white background.
Functions of the PDF/UA wizard in the CIB pdf brewer
The CIB pdf brewer extracts the necessary structures from the layout stored in the Word document to create a PDF/UA. In most cases this happens automatically. If this is not possible, it interactively points out possible problems in the document that need to be optimized for correct PDF/UA generation. These include
- Headings: The wizard checks for the correct use of heading styles in the document.
- Image descriptions and alternative text: Users are notified of missing image descriptions to ensure that all visual content is accessible to screen readers.
- Tables: Tables are checked for accessibility and optimized if necessary.
- WCAG compliance: Font colors are checked for contrast and legibility.
- Metadata checking: information such as author, topic, and keywords can be added to ensure a well-rounded result.
Get to know the PDF/UA -Assistant!
The PDF/UA Assistant for Microsoft Word is your essential tool for creating accessible documents. It gives you everything you need - efficient and intuitively. Users are provided with an intuitive tool that facilitates both accessibility requirements and compliance with international standards. In addition, the user interface for the accessible PDF creation workflow is now completely accessible. The CIB pdf brewer sets new standards for the creation of accessible and standards-compliant PDF documents.
Further innovations in CIB pdf brewer
- Outlook emails as PDF: Easily save Outlook emails as PDF.
- No Printer Driver Installation: Installing a printer driver to use the Microsoft Office add-ins is no longer necessary.
- Workflow Automation: The data-based workflow can now be controlled from within the document.
