How to Use the AI Assistant in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

In today’s post, we’re going to take a deep dive into the capabilities of the AI Assistant within Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

Video Guide

Adobe Acrobat’s AI assistant is a recent addition designed to enhance accessibility features, particularly for those creating accessible documents. As we embark on this journey, I have a sample document open, already made accessible, to demonstrate its functionality.

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Exploring AI Assistant’s Features

Summarizing: Upon selecting the AI Assistant button, the document undergoes processing, providing us with a simple overview. It tells us that this document provides guidelines and examples for creating alternate text descriptions for images, ensuring accessibility across various contexts. All true.

Adobe Acrobat's AI Assistant provides an overview/summary of the document.

Query: One of the remarkable aspects of the assistant is its ability to engage in conversation with the document. By asking it to provide a list of the five most important points, we receive valuable insights. For instance, it emphasizes the importance of context when providing alternate texts for images, along with marking decorative images to indicate their lack of meaningful information.

Testing AI Assistant

We tested the AI assistant with a larger anthropology file, which was thought to be inaccessible and untagged. Despite our assumptions, the assistant surprises us by providing an overview of the document’s content. It highlighted its focus on physical anthropology and its role in explaining human evolution.

Adobe's AI Assistant provides a summary of a known inaccessible document.

The assistant offered proposed questions and the option to request a list of headings, showcasing its potential to assist users in navigating through complex documents. While it may not pick up all headings accurately, particularly in untagged PDFs, it still provides valuable assistance.

The Power of AI Assistant

As we reflect on the capabilities of Adobe Acrobat’s AI assistant, it’s evident that this technology holds immense promise for the future of accessibility. Imagine a future where students can engage in full conversations with documents, seamlessly accessing information tailored to their needs.

With each advancement in AI technology, the accessibility landscape evolves, offering new possibilities for inclusivity and equal access to information. While the assistant may not be perfect, it represents a significant step forward in bridging the gap between users and accessible content.

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