RNCM-Transferring-To-or-From-Another-Institution-Procedure.pdf

RNCM-Annual-Impact-Report-2020-21.pdf

08-23-Annual-Impact-Report-.pdf

Defining-the-Future-of-Music-RNCM-Annual-Review-2024-25.pdf

RNCM_Annual_Impact_Report_2021-22.pdf

Student-Protection-Plan-2024-25.pdf

RNCM-Guidelines-for-Applicants-entry-2026-2027-1.pdf

Student-Charter.pdf

RNCM-Impact-Report-FINAL_WEB_V2.pdf

RNCM-Strategic-Plan.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

March 2026

February 2026

Royal Northern College of Music

Title / URL	Issues
RNCM-Transferring-To-or-From-Another-Institution-Procedure.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/RNCM-Transferring-To-or-From-Another-Institution-Procedure.pdf	1
RNCM-Annual-Impact-Report-2020-21.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/RNCM-Annual-Impact-Report-2020-21.pdf	1
08-23-Annual-Impact-Report-.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/08-23-Annual-Impact-Report-.pdf	1
Defining-the-Future-of-Music-RNCM-Annual-Review-2024-25.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/Defining-the-Future-of-Music-RNCM-Annual-Review-2024-25.pdf	1
RNCM_Annual_Impact_Report_2021-22.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/RNCM_Annual_Impact_Report_2021-22.pdf	1
Student-Protection-Plan-2024-25.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/Student-Protection-Plan-2024-25.pdf	1
RNCM-Guidelines-for-Applicants-entry-2026-2027-1.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/RNCM-Guidelines-for-Applicants-entry-2026-2027-1.pdf	1
Student-Charter.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/Student-Charter.pdf	1
RNCM-Impact-Report-FINAL_WEB_V2.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/RNCM-Impact-Report-FINAL_WEB_V2.pdf	1
RNCM-Strategic-Plan.pdfwww.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/RNCM-Strategic-Plan.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

Royal Northern College of Music

Where this issue has occurred