Accessible Docs Without the Headache: How Inkable Docs Does the Heavy Lifting

Creating accessible documents often feels like learning a second language. Between "tagging," "heading hierarchies," and "alt-text," it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Most people aren't accessibility experts—they're professors, administrators, and content creators who just want their work to be inclusive.

At Inkable Docs, the platform is built on the belief that accessibility shouldn't require a PhD in technical compliance. Here's how it makes creating accessible documents as easy as typing a standard Google Doc.

1. Stay in the Tools You Love

The biggest barrier to accessibility is often the tool itself. Many accessibility checkers require users to export their documents, upload them to a separate platform, and then manually fix errors in a confusing interface.

Inkable Docs lives right where work happens: **inside Google Docs**. The sidebar extension scans documents in real-time, meaning users never have to leave their familiar writing environment to ensure compliance.

2. Automation That Actually Works

Manual remediation—fixing tags and structures by hand—is time-consuming and prone to error. Inkable Docs uses advanced logic and AI to automate the most tedious parts of the process:

• Heading Hierarchy: The software doesn't just notify the user that a heading is missing; it provides the tools to fix it with one click.
• Table Intelligence: Creating accessible tables is notoriously difficult. The system automatically identifies header rows and columns so screen readers can navigate them logically.
• Decorative Image Detection: Not every image needs a long description. The tool helps users quickly mark decorative elements so they don't clutter the experience for screen reader users.

3. Plain English Guidance

Instead of cryptic error codes like "Error 4.1.2: Missing Name/Role/Value," Inkable Docs speaks the user's language by providing clear, actionable suggestions like:

4. One-Click Accessible PDF Export

Google Docs' native "Download as PDF" often strips away the accessibility work that has been done. This is the "last mile" where most documents fail compliance.

Inkable Docs features a built-in PDF exporter that preserves every tag, every description, and every structural element. When a user clicks "Export," the result is not just a PDF—it is a **PDF/UA compliant document** ready for any student.

Conclusion: Accessibility for Everyone

True inclusion happens when the tools available make it easy to do the right thing. Inkable Docs removes the technical friction from document remediation, empowering everyone—regardless of their technical background—to create content that is truly accessible.