aasc_syllabus.pdf

what-to-bring-laker.pdf

press-kit.pdf

what-to-bring-garrett.pdf

how-to-register.pdf

course-catalog.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

October 2025

September 2025

Garrett College

Title / URL	Issues
aasc_syllabus.pdfgarrettcollege.edu/images/services/advising/aasc_syllabus.pdf	1
what-to-bring-laker.pdfgarrettcollege.edu/images/studentlife/housing/what-to-bring-laker.pdf	1
press-kit.pdfgarrettcollege.edu/images/stem/press-kit.pdf	1
what-to-bring-garrett.pdfgarrettcollege.edu/images/studentlife/housing/what-to-bring-garrett.pdf	1
how-to-register.pdfgarrettcollege.edu/images/services/advising/how-to-register.pdf	1
course-catalog.pdfwww.garrettcollege.edu/images/academics/credit/catalogs/course-catalog.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

Garrett College

Where this issue has occurred