Getting Started with YuJa Panorama DocHub for Digital Accessibility

Overview 

This article explains how to use YuJa Panorama to check digital materials for accessibility using the DocHub tool. It’s designed for employees who want to improve their document’s accessibility with automated reports and issue breakdowns. 

What Is YuJa Panorama? 

Creating accessible digital materials doesn’t have to be overwhelming. YuJa Panorama is a standalone tool that analyzes documents—such as PDFs, Word files, and PowerPoint presentations—for accessibility.  

YuJa’s DocHub tool offers a clear, actionable scoring system to improve the accessibility of digital content. It generates a score based on how well the content aligns with accessibility standards and identifies areas for improvement. 

Uploading Materials to the DocHub 

To begin: 

1. Log in to YuJa with your StarID@minnstate.edu and StarID password. 

2. From the main dashboard, navigate to DocHub. 

3. Click Upload Document and select the file(s) you want to analyze. 

4. Once uploaded, YuJa automatically generates an Accessibility Report. 

5. Click on the Accessibility Report to drill down further. 

Understanding the Accessibility Report 

Each document receives a score from 0 to 100, based on factors such as: 

• Use of headings 

• Alt text for images 

• Table structure 

• Color contrast 

• Document language settings 

Major Versus Minor Issues 

YuJa categorizes issues by severity: 

• Severe Issues: The document is not accessible (e.g., the pdf is untagged). 

• Major Issues: These significantly affect accessibility (e.g., missing alt text, improper heading structure). 

• Minor Issues: These are less critical but still worth addressing (e.g., decorative images without alt text). 

Start by fixing severe and major issues; this will quickly improve your score and make your content more usable for all learners. 

Fixing Issues 

Click the error categories to fix issues based on urgency. 

• View a list of detected issues 

• See suggested fixes and explanations 

• Note, you may need to edit the original file source (i.e., Adobe Acrobat or PowerPoint) and re-upload to YuJa to check your progress. 

Tips for Success 

• Use the built-in accessibility checkers available in most content creation tools, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, while creating your materials first. These tools can help you identify and fix common accessibility issues before uploading to YuJa. 

• Aim to address severe and major issues first, not for perfection. This approach helps you focus on the most impactful issues first and build momentum toward fully accessible materials. 

• Tackle one document at a time. Small steps lead to big impact. 

Still Need Help? 

 For support interpreting reports or fixing issues in YuJa, submit a ticket or check the training calendar for drop-in support sessions.