Authoring Superscripts Using LinkText/LinkReference for ADA Tagging

When producing a tagged PDF (see Creating a Tagged PDF), .req files must be authored using the LinkText/LinkReference elements for Superscript notations where a footnote reference exists in order to produce a properly tagged PDF.

Existing content that uses the Wrap in Superscript emphasis tag will need to be converted to use the LinkText/LinkReference functionality in order to continue to be formatted as Superscript and produce a properly tagged PDF. Be sure to first add the LinkText elements, remove the Wrap in Superscript emphasis tag, and then add the LinkReference where the Superscript existed.

Tip: While not validated by the system, the best practice is to author a LinkText before linking it with the corresponding LinkReference. This ensures the name value is populated in the list of available links for selection.

Add the LinkText element.
The LinkText element is similar to a Para element and allows a text phrase to be added as a string. This LinkText represents the reference (footnote) text and is read at the point where the LinkReference is inserted.
Right-click on the element and select Add Child Element > LinkText from the shortcut menu.
LinkText can be added to several elements, but is only honored when it has Para, FragmentedPara, or Phrase as a child element.
Once the LinkText element exists, add the name attribute.
The name attribute is a string value that defines the reference mark (number, letter, or symbol). Right-click on the LinkText element and select Add Attribute > name from the shortcut menu.
Double-click on the name attribute NO VALUE and enter the reference mark.
Examples: *, **, ***, 1, 2, 3, etc. The name value must be unique across all LinkText elements.
Add the LinkReference element to the content that references the link text description.
The LinkReference element is added inline as a child element within the target element (for example, with a para, ordered list, bulleted list) and serves as the marker for the footnote. LinkReference can be added as child of a paragraph group elements (Para, FormalPara, or FragmentedPara).
Right-click on the content where the LinkedReference marker is to be placed and select Add Child Element > LinkReference.
Once added, the Link marker is added with the default value of Unlinked.
Double-click on the text to invoke edit capabilities and click on the Link marker to activate the element (highlights in orange when activated). Right-click to see the submenu of options; click on the LinkText dropdown and select from the list of available LinkText references authored in the document.

Once a LinkText reference is assigned, it is added to the content and highlighted in blue displaying the name value. The LinkText name value prints on the PDF as Superscript format.

Tip: To remove or change the LinkReference, invoke edit capabilities and right-click the Link item and choose a different link reference option or select Delete LinkReference option.