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- PDFs cannot be easily discovered by users through the search engines
- PDFs are not mobile-friendly, so they are more difficult to access
- It is easier to keep an HTML document accurate and up to date
Why we use HTML as the preferred format
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- HTML documents are easier to read online
- HTML documents are easier for users to locate in the search engines
- HTML pages can be easily located on mobile devices
- We need to comply with 'open standards' - we need to make sure we do not discriminate against people with disabilities.
- For example, content must be accessible by someone who has a visual impairment.
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Useful resourcesGOV.UK guidance on using HTML for web content |
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