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Getting Started with Equidox

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Overview

Equidox is a remediation tool that helps you make sure no one is left out when you share a PDF. It gives you simple tools to fix text, images, and tables so your PDFs work smoothly for everyone.

Key Features of Equidox:

  • Quick Fixes: Quickly tag text, images, and headings so screen readers can read your PDF out loud.
  • OCR Made Simple: Equidox turns scanned PDFs or image-based documents into readable text so screen readers can understand them.
  • Easy Image Descriptions: Add short explanations (alt text) for pictures, charts, or graphs in just a few steps.
  • Table Help: Turn confusing tables into simple, structured formats that work with assistive technology.
  • Preview Accessibility: With the HTML viewer, you can check how headings, text, and images are read out loud with no screen reader required. 

How to Log-in to Equidox:

  1. Using Google Chrome, go to the Equidox website.
  2. Select "Sign in with Microsoft."
  3. When prompted, sign in with your UT San Antonio employee email address and passphrase.
  4. After authentication, you will be logged into Equidox.

Support

For support, email [email protected], call 210-458-4520, or book a consultation with out TLDT experts.

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