Product Updates

Over the next few weeks, YuJa Structural Remediation will be adding new features that allow users to use Structural Remediation in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, reprocess low-quality OCR PDF’s, and run OCR when using Add Elements.

1. New Structural Remediation Support for Microsoft Word Documents

   Structural Remediation is expanding its capabilities to support Microsoft Word, allowing all existing users to transform page elements directly in the LMS. Users will now be able to effortlessly adjust and add properties to elements on a page using the YuJa Structural Remediation Max Engine, improving overall usability for anyone using assistive technologies and saving valuable time for instructors.

   

2. New Structural Remediation Capabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint

   Structural Remediation now allows existing users to select elements in Microsoft PowerPoint documents to make changes such as adding alt text, altering structure, changing colors, and more, all without leaving the interface. Changes made by the user will be directly saved within the file, ensuring the file has proper semantic structure, reading order, and accessible elements. This update will help instructors assemble presentations that are both visually appealing and structurally accurate, allowing students who rely on assistive technology to have a seamless learning experience as well.

   

3. Enhanced OCR Reprocessing for Previously Tagged PDFs

   Panorama now enables users to re-run optical character recognition on PDFs that were previously processed with lower-quality OCR by other vendors. When retagging a document, users can choose to perform a fresh OCR pass using Panorama’s advanced engine, ensuring that image-based and handwritten content is accurately captured. After reprocessing the text layer, Structural Remediation can quickly analyze and correct complex accessibility issues. This streamlined workflow transforms poorly recognized PDFs into highly accessible, standards-compliant documents while reducing manual effort for faculty and improving usability for all users.

   

4. Run OCR when Adding Elements for Precise Document Remediation

   Structural Remediation now runs OCR when using the Add Elements feature. When selecting a target section for Add Elements, users will be given the option to use OCR on the existing text layer or manually enter text as the text source. By applying OCR where it’s needed, this update speeds up PDF remediation, reduces unnecessary processing, and gives users precise control over document accessibility improvements.

   

We’re rolling out updates to YuJa Panorama’s Structural Remediation Max capabilities over the next few weeks, which include a new Microsoft Office Add-in for PowerPoint that enables inline accessibility remediation and automated fixes with YuJa AutoPilot, without ever leaving the presentation.

1. YuJa Panorama Office Add-in Now Available in PowerPoint

   The YuJa Panorama Office Add-in is now available for Microsoft PowerPoint, extending support beyond Word. Instructors and content creators can open the Accessibility Report directly within PowerPoint and remediate issues inline, without leaving the presentation. With YuJa AutoPilot, common accessibility issues can be addressed automatically, reducing manual effort while helping ensure slide content meets accessibility requirements faster and at scale.

   

We’re rolling out updates to YuJa Panorama’s Structural Remediation capabilities over the next few weeks. This release will expand the Microsoft Word add-in to Mac and Office Online with full remediation and visual issue highlighting, introduce comprehensive usage reporting that tracks PDF tagging activity and calculates time saved, and add dedicated Structural Remediation and AutoPilot metrics to monthly usage reports.

1. Word Add-in Expands to Mac and Office Online with Full Remediation

   The Structural Remediation Microsoft Word add-in now offers complete remediation capabilities across all platforms:

   • Mac and Office Online support: Use the add-in on Mac devices and Microsoft Office Online, not just Windows.

     

   • Visual issue highlighting: Accessibility issues are now highlighted directly in your Word document as they’re detected.

     

   • In-document remediation: Fix issues without leaving Microsoft Word. YuJa Panorama remediates the document and replaces it with the improved version automatically.

     

2. Structural Remediation Metrics Added to Monthly Reports

   Monthly usage reports will now include dedicated metrics for AutoPilot and Structural Remediation when these features are enabled at your institution. These new sections will help administrators track adoption and measure the impact of these remediation tools, while providing clearer visibility into how automated accessibility improvements support your compliance goals.

   

3. New Structural Remediation Reports Track Usage and Efficiency

   A new Structural Remediation section in the reporting sidebar will show detailed metrics on PDF tagging activity, including AI-powered document retags, manual tag changes, added elements, and zone retags. The report also calculates estimated hours saved based on your team’s remediation work, helping you demonstrate the efficiency gains from using Structural Remediation Max.

   

We’re pushing an update to all YuJa Structural Remediation Max Module instances residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia. Over the next few weeks, key updates you’ll see will include the introduction of comprehensive tag management capabilities that enable manual PDF tag manipulation without external software and new administrator controls to restrict module access by user and role for strategic credit management.

1. Advanced Tag Management Tools Provide Complete PDF Structure Control

   Structural Remediation Max will now support comprehensive tag manipulation, allowing users to create complex document structures without external software. These advanced tagging capabilities provide the granular control needed to ensure PDFs meet full accessibility compliance standards.

   • Manually Add New Tags: Users will be able to manually add new tags within Structural Remediation Max, enabling the creation of complex accessibility structures like lists from scratch. When newly added tags cover multiple existing tags completely, they’ll automatically merge into the new tag, creating cleaner document structures.

   • Split Single Tags into Multiple Elements: Complex text blocks can now be broken down into multiple separate tags, allowing users to create proper heading hierarchies and list structures.

   • Retag Entire Document Zones with Advanced Zone Detection: The new Zone Detector will allow users to select and retag entire sections of a document, automatically generating appropriate tag structures for complex layouts.

   • Faster Re-tagging Performance for Previously Tagged PDFs: Re-tagging operations on documents that already contain accessibility tags will process significantly faster, reducing wait times when making structural adjustments.

2. Ability to Restrict Access by User and Role

   Administrators will now be able to control which users and roles can access Structural Remediation, helping institutions strategically manage credit use.

   

We’re pushing an update to all YuJa Structural Remediation Max Module instances residing in the United States, Canada, European Union, and Australia. Over the next few weeks, key updates you’ll see will include a new option to try the module out, along with HTML preview functionality for reading order verification, enhanced PDF zoom controls for large documents, and the ability to create and modify PDF bookmarks for improved navigation and screen reader accessibility.

1. Integrated Free Trial Programs of Structural Remediation

   Administrators will now be able to request a complimentary 7-day trial of Structural Remediation Max directly from the YuJa Accessibility Products Marketplace. The trial will provide credits to explore advanced remediation capabilities such as correcting document structure, adjusting reading order, and adding semantic meaning to content.

   

2. HTML Preview for Structural Remediation Reading Order

   Users will be able to preview the HTML version of their document’s reading order during structural remediation, including images and visual highlighting. This preview feature will help content creators verify that their document structure flows logically before finalizing remediation changes.

   

3. Improved PDF Controls for Large Documents

   Users will be able to zoom in and out of PDF documents within both the Accessibility Report and Structural Remediation interfaces, with support for viewing documents larger than the viewport area. Issues and structural elements will remain properly highlighted at all zoom levels to maintain visual clarity during remediation.

   

4. Ability to Group Elements by Page

   Users will be able to group and organize structural elements by page using a toggle feature during PDF remediation. This enhancement provides better visual organization of document structure and ensures that element movements between pages are properly saved and reflected in the PDF preview.

   

5. Add and Modify PDF Bookmarks

   Users will be able to create and edit PDF bookmarks during structural remediation, providing a navigational table of contents that helps both users and screen readers quickly locate and jump to specific sections.