Permit_App.pdf

2025.10.02_PC_Packet.pdf

ACC Agenda 10-14-25.pdf

Notice of Non-Discrimination.pdf

09-16-25 Open.pdf

Worcester County Grievance Procedure.pdf

ADVERTISEMENT - Dump Truck.pdf

AD Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf

2025.10.07 OPEN ALL_1.pdf

BLC_Agenda_09172025.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

December 2025

November 2025

Worcester County, Maryland

	Title / URL	Issues
	Permit_App.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/departments/drp/Permit_App.pdf	1
	2025.10.02_PC_Packet.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/2025-09/2025.10.02_PC_Packet.pdf	1
	ACC Agenda 10-14-25.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/2025-10/ACC%20Agenda%2010-14-25.pdf	1
	Notice of Non-Discrimination.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/Notice%20of%20Non-Discrimination.pdf	1
	09-16-25 Open.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/2025-10/09-16-25%20Open.pdf	1
	Worcester County Grievance Procedure.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/Worcester%20County%20Grievance%20Procedure.pdf	1
	ADVERTISEMENT - Dump Truck.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/2025-09/ADVERTISEMENT%20-%20Dump%20Truck.pdf	1
	AD Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/2025-09/AD%20Hazard%20Mitigation%20Plan.pdf	1
	2025.10.07 OPEN ALL_1.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025.10.07%20OPEN%20ALL_1.pdf	1
	BLC_Agenda_09172025.pdfwww.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/2025-09/BLC_Agenda_09172025.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

Worcester County, Maryland

Where this issue has occurred