21-22 Update to Survey Required by Public Act 096-0133.pdf

StepsRegisterOnline2021.pdf

Updated-Chosen-Name-policy-and-procedures-5.24.23.pdf

va-education-benefits-request-form_rev-11-2022.pdf

ALEKS-testing-sheet_fall2022.pdf

transcript-request-form_8-18-23.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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November 2025

October 2025

Kankakee Community College

	Title / URL	Issues
	21-22 Update to Survey Required by Public Act 096-0133.pdfwww.kcc.edu/admissions/uploads/pdf/21-22%20Update%20to%20Survey%20Required%20by%20Public%20Act%20096-0133.pdf	1
	StepsRegisterOnline2021.pdfwww.kcc.edu/academics/uploads/pdf/StepsRegisterOnline2021.pdf	1
	Updated-Chosen-Name-policy-and-procedures-5.24.23.pdfwww.kcc.edu/admissions/uploads/pdf/Updated-Chosen-Name-policy-and-procedures-5.24.23.pdf	1
	va-education-benefits-request-form_rev-11-2022.pdfwww.kcc.edu/admissions/uploads/pdf/va-education-benefits-request-form_rev-11-2022.pdf	1
	ALEKS-testing-sheet_fall2022.pdfwww.kcc.edu/admissions/uploads/pdf/ALEKS-testing-sheet_fall2022.pdf	1
	transcript-request-form_8-18-23.pdfwww.kcc.edu/admissions/uploads/pdf/transcript-request-form_8-18-23.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

Kankakee Community College

Where this issue has occurred