BMD-Count-1-SOP.pdf

Form-PWS1b-PAYMENT-CLAIM-FORM.pdf

BMD-Count-2-SOP.pdf

EMD-Count-5-SOTP.pdf

BMD-Count-8-SOP.pdf

Form-PWS1a-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf

EMD-Count-4-SOTP.pdf

TMD-Count-3-State-of-the-Poll-1.pdf

EMD-Count-3-SOTP.pdf

EMD-Count-2-SOTP.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

January 2026

December 2025

Offaly County Council

Title / URL	Issues
BMD-Count-1-SOP.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/Council/Local-Elections-2024/BMD-Count-1-SOP.pdf	1
Form-PWS1b-PAYMENT-CLAIM-FORM.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/Form-PWS1b-PAYMENT-CLAIM-FORM.pdf	1
BMD-Count-2-SOP.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/BMD-Count-2-SOP.pdf	1
EMD-Count-5-SOTP.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/EMD-Count-5-SOTP.pdf	1
BMD-Count-8-SOP.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/Council/Local-Elections-2024/BMD-Count-8-SOP.pdf	1
Form-PWS1a-APPLICATION-FORM.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/Form-PWS1a-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf	1
EMD-Count-4-SOTP.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/Council/Local-Elections-2024/EMD-Count-4-SOTP.pdf	1
TMD-Count-3-State-of-the-Poll-1.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/TMD-Count-3-State-of-the-Poll-1.pdf	1
EMD-Count-3-SOTP.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/Council/Local-Elections-2024/EMD-Count-3-SOTP.pdf	1
EMD-Count-2-SOTP.pdfwww.offaly.ie/app/uploads/Council/Local-Elections-2024/EMD-Count-2-SOTP.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

Offaly County Council

Where this issue has occurred