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PDF Error - Parent tag of Link annotation doesn't define the Alt attribute

PDF Accessibility | Link Tag Missing Alt Text

Last updated: September 2025

Issue: Parent tag of Link annotation doesn't define the Alt attribute

Meaning: The link tag (a clickable hyperlink in the PDF) is missing alternative (Alt) text properly defined in its parent tag.

Fix: Edit hyperlink and add alternate text

💡 Note: Streamline staff are website accessibility experts, not PDF remediation specialists. We’re unable to provide direct support with remediation software or techniques. These articles and videos are here to be helpful, but if you need solutions, see our Document Remediation Options article — it covers DocAccess, DIY approaches, and professional paid remediation services.

Fixing this should also automatically fix the error:

"Link Annotation doesn't define the Contents attribute."

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