Accessibility.
The standards, design practices, known limitations, and feedback process guiding accessible use of Papr Tools.
- Effective
- July 4, 2026
- Last updated
- July 4, 2026
At a glance
WCAG 2.2 AA is the improvement target
Keyboard and reduced-motion support are built in
Source PDFs may require separate remediation
01Commitment
Papr Tools aims to make its public website and document tools usable by people with diverse visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological needs. Accessibility is treated as an ongoing product and engineering responsibility.
02Measures taken
Current measures include:
- semantic landmarks, headings, lists, tables, labels, and native controls where practical;
- keyboard access and visible focus indicators for interactive website controls;
- descriptive page titles, link text, form labels, and image alternatives;
- responsive layouts and text that reflows across supported viewport sizes;
- contrast-conscious colors and controls that do not rely on color alone;
- reduced-motion support for users who request it through operating-system settings;
- minimum practical target sizing for primary controls; and
- automated type, build, and rendered-interface checks during development.
03PDF and document accessibility
The accessibility of a PDF depends substantially on the source file. Tags, reading order, headings, form-field names, language metadata, text alternatives, and document structure may be missing before a file reaches Papr Tools. The current browser Tools can edit supported fields and page content but do not remediate every accessibility defect or certify a PDF as conforming to PDF/UA or WCAG.
Browser-native PDF viewers and print dialogs are controlled by the browser and operating system. Their accessibility varies. For critical documents, review the exported PDF with appropriate accessibility tools and the intended assistive technology.
04Known limitations
- The signature drawing canvas requires pointer input and may not provide an equivalent way to create every form of signature.
- Drag-and-drop page reordering may be easier with a pointer; move-left and move-right controls provide a keyboard-operable alternative.
- PDF previews are displayed through the browser’s PDF capability and may expose content differently across browsers and assistive technologies.
- Complex or image-only PDFs may require OCR, tags, labels, or remediation outside the current browser Tools.
- Government and commerce websites opened through external links are outside Papr Tools' accessibility control.
05Compatibility
Papr Tools is designed for current versions of major browsers and operating systems. Older browsers, embedded web views, browser extensions, custom accessibility settings, and unusual PDF implementations can affect behavior. The iPhone app also depends on supported iOS accessibility and device features.
06Testing and improvement
Accessibility review should combine automated analysis, keyboard testing, zoom and reflow checks, screen-reader review, reduced-motion review, and testing with representative documents. Automated tools alone cannot establish conformance.
Papr Tools prioritizes barriers that prevent task completion, obscure critical disclosures, block navigation, or make document actions unavailable. Material product changes should be reviewed against the same accessibility targets.
07Accessibility feedback
Use the current method on the Contact page to describe an accessibility barrier. Helpful details include the page or feature, device, operating system, browser, assistive technology, expected result, and steps to reproduce.
Do not include a private PDF or sensitive identifier in the initial report. A non-sensitive example or description is safer.
08Third-party content
Papr Tools links to government agencies and may integrate Apple, Shopify, payment, shipping, fulfillment, and support providers. Their accessibility is governed by their own products and policies. Papr Tools welcomes reports about a link that prevents access to an official source so the directory entry can be reviewed.
09Changes to this statement
This statement may be updated as accessibility work, product features, providers, or applicable standards change. The “Last updated” date identifies the current version.