Planning-Classifications-The-Planning-Process.pdf

2328991961

Planning-Application-Fees-Information-Sheet-2025-26.pdf

Caddy-Liner-Information-Sheet.pdf

Application-Form-Planning-Review-Tasmanian-Planning-Scheme-July-2024.pdf

Planning-Application-Form.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

September 2025

August 2025

Meander Valley Council

	Title / URL	Issues
	Planning-Classifications-The-Planning-Process.pdfwww.meander.tas.gov.au/assets/docs/Helpful-Documents/Planning/Planning-Classifications-The-Planning-Process.pdf	1
	2328991961www.meander.tas.gov.au/assets/docs/MVC-Customer-Charter-Brochure.pdf	1
	Planning-Application-Fees-Information-Sheet-2025-26.pdfwww.meander.tas.gov.au/assets/docs/Planning-Application-Fees-Information-Sheet-2025-26.pdf	1
	Caddy-Liner-Information-Sheet.pdfwww.meander.tas.gov.au/assets/docs/Helpful-Documents/Waste-Recycling/Caddy-Liner-Information-Sheet.pdf	1
	Application-Form-Planning-Review-Tasmanian-Planning-Scheme-July-2024.pdfwww.meander.tas.gov.au/assets/img/site/Planning-Building/Planning-Development/Application-Form-Planning-Review-Tasmanian-Planning-Scheme-July-2024.pdf	1
	Planning-Application-Form.pdfwww.meander.tas.gov.au/assets/docs/PDF-Forms/Planning/Planning-Application-Form.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

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