Requirements for 508 compliance
Set the document title attribute in the document properties.
Does the Title Metadata property match the document title?
To examine the title field:
Open the Document Properties pane: Select the Office Button.
Select Prepare and then select Properties from the list.
Examine the Title property. Does it match the document's title?
To set the Document Properties:
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Select the Office Button.
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Select Prepare and then select Properties from the list.
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The Document Properties panel opens.
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Set the Title property to match the document's title.
Set other relevant attributes and information fields as needed (author, keywords etc.).
Note: If the Document Properties Panel only shows the title field, it is because the document is stored on a server. In this case, open the regular properties from the drop-down menu at the top of the panel. Updating the regular properties will also update the server file once it is saved/uploaded.
Set the document title attribute in the document properties.
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Set the document title attribute in the document properties.
File names often contain abstract code that confuses users about the purpose of the document. When a document is first opened, screen readers will convey the title rather than the filename when a document title is set in the document properties. Consider adding other document attributes that can assist users as well (author, keywords, organization, etc.) . Match the text in the title attribute to the full title used in the main body of the document.
Legal References
508 references:
1194.21(d); 1194.31(a); 1194.31(b).
WCAG references:
2.4.2.
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