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Table that spans multiple pages within a Paginated Report - Problem with Accessible PDF Tagging
Memorable MemberHi, bethwhitmer
When long data tables in paged reports are converted to Accessible PDF, the PDF tag tree creates separate <table> tags for the table portion of each report page, unlike Word to PDF conversions which usually have only one <table> tag.
You may need to check the limitations of Power BI Report Builder, SQL Server Reporting Services everywhere PDF.
In the current version, exporting customized PDFs is not supported at this time. you can try the following alternatives:
If possible, consider redesigning the tables in your report to reduce the number of pages they span. For example, you might try adjusting column widths, row heights, or page margins to allow the table to fit more tightly on a single page. While this may change the appearance of the report, it will ensure the accuracy of the PDF labels.
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Thanks for the response! Do you know how to check/confirm that this is a limitation of the Power BI Report Builder? I've checked their accessibility documentation and Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) and I don't see it mentioned. My thought is that this could be a problem for a lot of people who are using the Report Builder and then exporting using their "Accessible PDF" output.
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Hello bethwhitmer , and when referring to Accessibility in Power BI paginated reports - Power BI | Microsoft Learn , if you would like to participate directly in the feedback loop, please click the Feeback link adjacent to the Document Header.
Also, you may raise this as I know you are aware through an Issue or Idea as mentioned below:
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