Beyond the Basics Working More Effectively with PDF Documents and JAWS

In this episode of Vispero Training, Liz and Rachel go beyond the basics of working with PDF documents using JAWS.

Learn practical techniques for navigating and understanding PDFs, including complex tables, graphics, tagged and untagged documents, reading order, PDF forms, digital signatures, and PDFs opened in your web browser.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Navigate graphics and identify when a PDF includes useful alternative text
• Work with complex tables using JAWS table commands and Table Layer
• Use Page Explorer to understand complex PDF content and reading order
• Choose between OCR, Picture Smart AI, and Page Explorer when working with PDFs
• Understand the difference between tagged and untagged PDFs
• Improve your reading experience when a PDF has an incorrect reading order
• Jump directly to a specific page in Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Navigate and complete PDF forms
• Check form fields and tab order using JAWS
• Create a digital ID and sign a PDF document
• Adjust Chrome's PDF settings when opening PDFs from your computer or the web

Whether you regularly work with PDFs for school, work, or everyday tasks, this episode provides practical techniques to help you navigate documents more effectively and get the information you need with JAWS.