Degree-for-Degree-Cert.pdf

CE-AB-2354-Spring2021.pdf

MajorChangeRequest.pdf

IndependentStudyContract.pdf

Fall2016FacilitiesNeedsSurvey.pdf

petitiontorepeatcourse.pdf

Transcript-Req2021.pdf

InstResearch-CodeofEthics_2013_pub.pdf

lpc-directory.pdf

Reg-and-BOG-AppealLPC.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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Las Positas College

	Title / URL	Issues
	Degree-for-Degree-Cert.pdflaspositascollege.edu/admissions/assets/docs/Degree-for-Degree-Cert.pdf	1
	CE-AB-2354-Spring2021.pdflaspositascollege.edu/admissions/assets/docs/CE-AB-2354-Spring2021.pdf	1
	MajorChangeRequest.pdflaspositascollege.edu/admissions/assets/docs/MajorChangeRequest.pdf	1
	IndependentStudyContract.pdflaspositascollege.edu/facultystaff/assets/docs/IndependentStudyContract.pdf	1
	Fall2016FacilitiesNeedsSurvey.pdflaspositascollege.edu/measure-a/files/docs/Fall2016FacilitiesNeedsSurvey.pdf	1
	petitiontorepeatcourse.pdflaspositascollege.edu/counseling/assets/docs/petitiontorepeatcourse.pdf	1
	Transcript-Req2021.pdflaspositascollege.edu/admissions/assets/docs/Transcript-Req2021.pdf	1
	InstResearch-CodeofEthics_2013_pub.pdflaspositascollege.edu/research/-docs/InstResearch-CodeofEthics_2013_pub.pdf	1
	lpc-directory.pdflaspositascollege.edu/gv/assets/docs/lpc-directory.pdf	1
	Reg-and-BOG-AppealLPC.pdflaspositascollege.edu/counseling/assets/docs/Reg-and-BOG-AppealLPC.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

Las Positas College

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