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Delete Non-Referenced Link Annotations

What it does

This tool deletes all link annotations that are not referenced in the structure tree.

Use it for

With the help of this tool, every non-referenced link annotation is deleted.

How to use it

  1. Click on the Delete Non-Referenced Link Annotations button in the Extras tab.
    Button: Delete Non-Referenced Link Annotations
  2. You will then receive a warning message indicating that the process cannot be undone. If in doubt, save the original document.
    Warning message, saying that deleting non-referenced link annotations cannot be undone
  3. Confirm the warning message with OK.
  4. Done!

Related accessibility issue

Example of an error message: PDF/UA > Logical structure > Structure elements > Annotations > Nesting of “Link” annotations in “Link” structure elements > “Link” annotation not within a “Link” structure element