You can add a table summary in Acrobat to improve accessibility and provide context for screen readers. Here's how:
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Select the table: Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro. Use the "Edit PDF" tool to select the table you want to summarize.
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Access the Table Summary option: Right-click on the selected table. Choose "Edit Table Summary" from the context menu.
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Write the summary: A "Table Summary" panel will appear. In the text box, write a brief, descriptive summary of the table. This summary should explain the table's purpose and what information it contains. Consider describing the columns and rows.
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Confirm and close: Select "OK" to save the summary. Then, select "Close" in the "Edit PDF" toolbar when finished editing the document.
Example:
Let's say your table displays sales figures for different regions. A good summary might be: "This table shows the total sales revenue for the North, South, East, and West regions for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023."
Adding a table summary makes your PDF documents more accessible to users with disabilities, as screen readers will read the summary aloud, giving them context before navigating the table itself.
