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Inspiring
April 25, 2025
Question

New table layout with rounded corner causing the table to export with a figure tag.

  • April 25, 2025
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Hi there,

 

Due to a brand change on tables we are now seeing that all the table with rounded corers are coming through to Acrobat as figure tags. Has anyone experienced this and if so was there a simple fix?

 

All advice will be greatly appreciated,

 

Steve

1 reply

Legend
May 1, 2025

Hi @Steve25219687xhr4,

 

 

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your observation.

1. Preserve Table Semantics in Source

  • Ensure the table is not grouped with graphic elements (e.g., background shapes or overlays).

  • Avoid combining table content with a vector/image shape for the border.

  • If using InDesign, do not convert the table to a graphic frame or use live effects on the frame that contains the table.

2. Post-Export Fix in Acrobat (if small volume)

  • Open the Tags panel in Acrobat Pro.

  • Right-click the <Figure> tag and choose “Change Tag to Table”.

  • Manually create <TR>, <TH>, <TD> structure if needed.

While you wait for more input from experts, in the meantime, could you help us with the following:

 

1. Acrobat version: https://adobe.ly/4jxonS5

2. What is the source format of the file, and how was that converted to PDF(need to know exact workflow)? 

3. We would require a source sample file and a converted PDF file. 

 

Looking forward to your response and how the suggested workaround help.

 


~Tariq

Inspiring
May 1, 2025

Many thanks for you help. 

 

Unfortunately, I am unable to see the "Change Tag to Table" option when I right click. 

 

Kind regards,

 

Steve

Legend
May 2, 2025

Hi @Steve25219687xhr4

 

In that case, we can ask the product engineering team to analyze this issue. Could you please provide us with a sample source file (in Word, Excel, or any other format that you use) that includes the old and newly rebranded tables and the exported PDF file from that source? 

 

Please also share the exact workflow for converting your source file to PDF format.

 

The product team will review this, and if necessary, we will submit a product enhancement or bug request.

 


~Tariq