ViewerPreferences dictionary of the Catalog dictionary must contain a DisplayDocTitle key
Rule ID:
displaydoctitle-key
Ruleset:
axe-pdf 2.0
User Impact:
Serious
Guidelines:
WCAG 2.1 (A), WCAG 2.0 (A), PDF/UA
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Compliance Data & Impact
Disabilities Affected
- Blind
- Deafblind
- Mobility
Standard(s)
- WCAG 2.1 (A)
- WCAG 2.0 (A)
- PDF/UA
WCAG Success Criteria [WCAG 2.1 (A)]
- 2.4.2: MUST: Page Titled
WCAG Success Criteria [WCAG 2.0 (A)]
- 2.4.2: MUST: Page Titled
How to Fix the Problem
In Adobe Acrobat Pro:
- Open the Document Properties dialog by clicking File > Properties.
- Click the "Initial View" tab.
- Under "Window Options", in the "Show" field, select "Document Title" from the drop down menu.
Why it Matters
By displaying the document title rather than the file name, users are able to get an overview of the contents of the document.
Rule Description
Ensures the document dictionary contains DisplayDocTitle key
The Algorithm (in simple terms)
PDF document must display the document title
Resources
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Refer to the complete list of axe 2.0 rules.
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