Assessing-Psychology-Student-Performance-in-Traditional-and-Professional-Studies.pdf

TUG_2023-2024_Retention_by_Student_Variables.pdf

Vanguard-University-CORE-Curriculum-Rubrics-2012-13.pdf

Nursing_Program_Physical_Exam_Form.pdf

Graduation_rates_2024.pdf

VUSC_Retention_Graduation_2017-2024.pdf

VU_Strategic_Plan_-_Our_Future_Together_(2024-2026).pdf

Vanguard-University-Core-Curriculum.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

October 2025

September 2025

Vanguard University

Title / URL	Issues
Assessing-Psychology-Student-Performance-in-Traditional-and-Professional-Studies.pdfwww.vanguard.edu/uploaded/about/Assessing-Psychology-Student-Performance-in-Traditional-and-Professional-Studies.pdf	1
TUG_2023-2024_Retention_by_Student_Variables.pdfwww.vanguard.edu/uploaded/TUG_2023-2024_Retention_by_Student_Variables.pdf	1
Vanguard-University-CORE-Curriculum-Rubrics-2012-13.pdfwww.vanguard.edu/uploaded/about/Vanguard-University-CORE-Curriculum-Rubrics-2012-13.pdf	1
Nursing_Program_Physical_Exam_Form.pdfwww.vanguard.edu/uploaded/Academics/Graduate/Nursing/Nursing_Program_Physical_Exam_Form.pdf	1
Graduation_rates_2024.pdfwww.vanguard.edu/uploaded/Graduation_rates_2024.pdf	1
VUSC_Retention_Graduation_2017-2024.pdfwww.vanguard.edu/uploaded/VUSC_Retention_Graduation_2017-2024.pdf	1
VU_Strategic_Plan_-_Our_Future_Together_(2024-2026).pdfwww.vanguard.edu/uploaded/Strategic_Planning/VU_Strategic_Plan_-_Our_Future_Together_(2024-2026).pdf	1
Vanguard-University-Core-Curriculum.pdfwww.vanguard.edu/uploaded/about/Vanguard-University-Core-Curriculum.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

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