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From: Steve Green
Date: May 10, 2022 11:58PM

In terms of WCAG conformance, there is an exemption for data tables, so it is ok if there are both horizontal and vertical scrollbars. My (possibly incorrect) recollection is that VIP PDF Reader allows users to freeze rows or columns so they are always visible when scrolling the rest of the table.

VIP PDF Reader should also linearise the 2-column content into a single column even if Adobe Reader doesn't. However, it should do unless the 2-column layout has been created using tables or if the pages contain other content that prevents them from reflowing, such as images that have Alternate Text.

Have you investigated why the 2-column pages do not reflow? I'd be happy to take a look if you want to send me the document.

Steve Green
Managing Director
Test Partners Ltd