| Feature | How to Implement | |---------|------------------| | Alt‑Text for Images | In InDesign, select each image → Object > Export Tagging > Alt Text; write concise descriptions (“Charred eggplant cubes drizzled with pomegranate reduction”). | | Logical Reading Order | Use the Tags panel to ensure headings precede body text, and images are placed after their captions. | | Table of Contents (Clickable) | Generate TOC automatically from heading styles; export as PDF bookmarks. | | Recipe Index | Create a separate index page (alphabetical) with internal links. | | Embedded Fonts | In the PDF export dialog, enable Embed All Fonts. | | Document Language | Set PDF language to “en‑US” (or appropriate) for screen‑reader language detection. | | Contrast Check | Ensure text/background contrast meets WCAG AA (≥ 4.5:1). Use tools like the Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker. |
| Setting | Recommended Value | |---------|-------------------| | PDF Standard | PDF/A‑2b (archival, ensures long‑term preservation). | | Compression | ZIP for images (lossless) or JPEG 300 dpi if file size is a concern (< 10 MB). | | Bookmarks | Export Document Structure Tags → Create Bookmarks from Headings. | | Metadata | Fill Title, Author, Subject, Keywords; add ISBN and Version (e.g., 2.0 – 2026‑04‑14). | | Security | No password; enable Copying and Printing for user convenience. | | Linearization (Fast Web View) | Turn on – speeds up loading in browsers. | | Output Intent | Define color profile (sRGB for screen, US Web Coated SWOP v2 for print). | The Felu Cookbook Pdf BETTER
Below is a workflow that a designer, editor, or enthusiastic fan can follow using freely available (or low‑cost) tools. | | Recipe Index | Create a separate
Below is a mock‑up of how a single recipe page could look after applying the “better PDF” principles. (All text is original; no copyrighted excerpts are used.) | | Contrast Check | Ensure text/background contrast