2005-2007-graduate.pdf

2005-2007-undergraduate.pdf

2015-2016-soed-addendum.pdf

2009-2011-graduate.pdf

Quick-Facts-24-25_2-5_b.pdf

2010-2011-handbook.pdf

campus-map.pdf

2011-2012-handbook.pdf

MFT-GAD-Table-2024.pdf

2009-2010-handbook.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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Edgewood College

Title / URL	Issues
2005-2007-graduate.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2005-2007-graduate.pdf	1
2005-2007-undergraduate.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2005-2007-undergraduate.pdf	1
2015-2016-soed-addendum.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015-2016-soed-addendum.pdf	1
2009-2011-graduate.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009-2011-graduate.pdf	1
Quick-Facts-24-25_2-5_b.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/Quick-Facts-24-25_2-5_b.pdf	1
2010-2011-handbook.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010-2011-handbook.pdf	1
campus-map.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/campus-map.pdf	1
2011-2012-handbook.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011-2012-handbook.pdf	1
MFT-GAD-Table-2024.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/MFT-GAD-Table-2024.pdf	1
2009-2010-handbook.pdfwww.edgewood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009-2010-handbook.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

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