Homewood-Health-EFAP-Information-1.pdf

academic-plan-2016-2021.pdf

MYAA-2011-12.pdf

Algoma-U-Brand-Guide-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

community-report-2014.pdf

community-report-2013.pdf

MYAA-2012-13.pdf

MYAA-2010-11.pdf

Strat-Plan-2022-2025_1-pager.pdf

Strategic-Enrolment-Management-Plan.pdf

Ensure each PDF document has a formally defined title.

## What this means

A PDF title, typically found in the document properties, acts as the official name of the document. This title is used by screen readers and other assistive technologies to provide a clear understanding of the document's content at the outset. It's different from any title or heading text that might appear within the content of the PDF itself.

## Why it matters

1. **Accessibility**: Screen reader users often hear the document title first when they open a PDF. A clear, descriptive title helps them understand what the document is about.
2. **Searchability and Organization**: A proper title makes it easier to search for and organize documents on a computer or network.

## How to fix

1. **Set the Title in Document Properties**: In your PDF editor, access the document properties section and ensure there is a title that accurately reflects the content of the PDF.
2. **Use Descriptive Titles**: Avoid vague titles. Instead, choose titles that clearly and concisely convey the subject or purpose of the document.

## Testing Methodology

Silktide checks the document properties of a PDF to verify that a title is 
specified and not empty.

### Limitations
- **Title Relevance**: While Silktide can detect the presence of a title, it does not evaluate the title's relevance or accuracy in representing the document's content.

## Further Reading

- [WCAG - PDF 18](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/PDF18.html)
- [Setting Titles in PDF Documents](https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/pdf/pdf-accessibility-overview.html)

pdf-no-title

February 2026

January 2026

Algoma University

	Title / URL	Issues
	Homewood-Health-EFAP-Information-1.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Homewood-Health-EFAP-Information-1.pdf	1
	academic-plan-2016-2021.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/academic-plan-2016-2021.pdf	1
	MYAA-2011-12.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MYAA-2011-12.pdf	1
	Algoma-U-Brand-Guide-Cheat-Sheet.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Algoma-U-Brand-Guide-Cheat-Sheet.pdf	1
	community-report-2014.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/community-report-2014.pdf	1
	community-report-2013.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/community-report-2013.pdf	1
	MYAA-2012-13.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MYAA-2012-13.pdf	1
	MYAA-2010-11.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MYAA-2010-11.pdf	1
	Strat-Plan-2022-2025_1-pager.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Strat-Plan-2022-2025_1-pager.pdf	1
	Strategic-Enrolment-Management-Plan.pdfalgomau.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Strategic-Enrolment-Management-Plan.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

Algoma University

Where this issue has occurred