PAFA General Donation Form_0.pdf

PAFA 990 FY2020.pdf

Print

PAFA FORM 990 PUBLIC FY24.pdf

PAFA 990 FY2021.pdf

PAFA FORM 990 FY23.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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PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Title / URL	Issues
PAFA General Donation Form_0.pdfwww.pafa.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/PAFA%20General%20Donation%20Form_0.pdf	1
PAFA 990 FY2020.pdfwww.pafa.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/PAFA%20990%20FY2020.pdf	1
Printwww.pafa.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/PAFA%20Spec%20Sheets%20and%20Photos.pdf	1
PAFA FORM 990 PUBLIC FY24.pdfwww.pafa.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/PAFA%20FORM%20990%20PUBLIC%20FY24.pdf	1
PAFA 990 FY2021.pdfwww.pafa.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/PAFA%20990%20FY2021.pdf	1
PAFA FORM 990 FY23.pdfwww.pafa.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/PAFA%20FORM%20990%20FY23.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Where this issue has occurred