Election results - 4 May 2023.pdf

Affordable housing strategy.pdf

Statement of count.pdf

Certificate of verification.pdf

Code of conduct for councillors.pdf

Council tax debt recovery policy.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)

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East Hampshire District Council

Title / URL	Issues
Election results - 4 May 2023.pdfwww.easthants.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-02/Election%20results%20-%204%20May%202023.pdf	1
Affordable housing strategy.pdfwww.easthants.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-11/Affordable%20housing%20strategy.pdf	1
Statement of count.pdfwww.easthants.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/Statement%20of%20count.pdf	1
Certificate of verification.pdfwww.easthants.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/Certificate%20of%20verification.pdf	1
Code of conduct for councillors.pdfwww.easthants.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-01/Code%20of%20conduct%20for%20councillors.pdf	1
Council tax debt recovery policy.pdfwww.easthants.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/Council%20tax%20debt%20recovery%20policy.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

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