Accessibility Permission Flag-2

It is important to ensure that the Acrobat DC security settings permit access to the document by assistive technology. Verify that the Acrobat DC or Acrobat Reader DC security settings do not prohibit access by assistive technology by checking the Security tab of the Document Properties dialog.

 

Set security that permits accessibility

 
  1. Open the Document Properties dialog: Select File > Properties
  2. Select the Security tab of the Document Properties dialog (See Figure 2).
  3. Determine the security level needed. If security is not required, the document will be unsecured by default, allowing assistive technologies to access the document content.
  4. When security is required, select Password Security as the security method from the drop-down list. In the Permissions section of the Password Security Settings dialog, verify that the box labeled Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired is checked.
  5. This is the default setting for Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (See “Figure 3. Password Security Settings”).

 

Security Tab Location in Document Properties Dialog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Password Security Settings; enable text access

 

Note: the checkbox labeled “Restrict editing and printing of the document" must be selected to allow selection of the “Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired” checkbox.

 A password will be required to change these permission settings