Page Title
Topic | Technique | WCAG AA Requirement |
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Markup |
Correct Markup: The page <title> MUST be present and MUST contain text.
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Required WCAG 2.4.2 |
Meaningful Text | Accurate and Informative: The page <title> MUST be accurate and informative.
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Required WCAG 2.4.2 |
Dynamic Pages: The page <title> of dynamic pages (e.g. in single page apps) MUST be updated when the purpose of the page changes.
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Required WCAG 2.4.2 |
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User Actions: If a page is the result of a user action or scripted change of context, the text of the <title> SHOULD describe the result or change of context to the user. |
Best Practice | |
Concise: The <title> SHOULD be concise. |
Best Practice | |
Unique: The page <title> SHOULD be unique, if possible. |
Best Practice | |
Unique Info First: Unique information SHOULD come first in the <title> . |
Best Practice | |
Match Heading: The page
<title> SHOULD match (or be very similar to) the top heading (ideally marked as <h1> ) in the main content. |
Best Practice |