How do I create 508-compliant tables in Framemaker 12?

[jchessatg]

I am using Framemaker 12 to create documentation, which must be 508-compliant. When I run the "Full Check", a consistent error that results is the 'Summary - Failed'. Is there a way to prevent this error by creating tables in the source (Frame) a specific way?

[frameexpert]

Are you running the check on the FrameMaker document itself or on an output document? Do you get any specific information on what is actually wrong with the tables?

[jchessatg]

The check is done on the output document - a PDF.

The Summary error that results:

Table summaries are optional, but can improve accessibility.

1. Choose Tools > Accessibility
   > Reading Order.
2. Select the table by
   drawing a rectangle around it.
3. In the Touch UP
   Reading Order dialog box, click Table.
4. Right-click (Windows) or
   Ctrl-click (Mac OS) Table.
5. Click Edit Table
   Summary.
6. Enter a summary and click
   OK.

I can correct the errors in the PDF, but I would prefer to address the issue in the source, and resolve it once and for all instead of having to correct it in the PDF over and over.