STERLING CALENDAR 25 (1).pdf

Assurance Argument - FINAL - 2024.pdf

STERLING CALENDAR 24..pdf

2020 Assurance Argument - FINAL SUBMISSION.doc copy.pdf

assuranceargument_Final.pdf

Academic Catalog 2017-2018.pdf

FedCompFiling - Sterling College - Feb. 2020 (NO APPENDICES) copy.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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Sterling College

	Title / URL	Issues
	STERLING CALENDAR 25 (1).pdfwww.sterling.edu/sites/default/files/STERLING%20CALENDAR%2025%20%281%29.pdf	1
	Assurance Argument - FINAL - 2024.pdfwww.sterling.edu/sites/default/files/Assurance%20Argument%20-%20FINAL%20-%202024.pdf	1
	STERLING CALENDAR 24..pdfwww.sterling.edu/sites/default/files/STERLING%20CALENDAR%2024..pdf	1
	2020 Assurance Argument - FINAL SUBMISSION.doc copy.pdfwww.sterling.edu/sites/default/files/2020%20Assurance%20Argument%20-%20FINAL%20SUBMISSION.doc%20copy.pdf	1
	assuranceargument_Final.pdfwww.sterling.edu/sites/default/files/assuranceargument_Final.pdf	1
	Academic Catalog 2017-2018.pdfwww.sterling.edu/sites/default/files/Academic%20Catalog%202017-2018.pdf	1
	FedCompFiling - Sterling College - Feb. 2020 (NO APPENDICES) copy.pdfwww.sterling.edu/sites/default/files/FedCompFiling%20-%20Sterling%20College%20-%20Feb.%202020%20%28NO%20APPENDICES%29%20copy.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

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