Figure 1 Example of a downloadable PDF link on a page
PDFs are generally embedded in webpages to provide information. They are embedded using third-party
applications. These applications DO NOT necessarily support accessibility features or are
accessible for assistive technology users.
NOTE:
New to accessibility or uncertain of requirements, it will be helpful to review all sections below.
Already familiar with requirements, skip to the “Working Example” section for sample HTML, CSS
and JavaScript (when needed), along with a working demo.
Embedded PDFs or PDFs displayed in a browser are NOT accessible for screen
reader users. Hence, an option to download the PDF MUST be provided. For more
information on how to make the downloadable PDF Link accessible, refer to
Links components.
