Operable
2.4.2 Page Titled
Every page needs a title that describes its topic or purpose.
Who it helps
Screen reader users, who hear the title first, and anyone with many tabs open.
Failures we see most
- Every page titled "Home" or just the company name
- Single-page apps that never update the title
How it gets tested
Our scanner runs this axe-core check for 2.4.2:
| Check | What it looks for |
|---|---|
document-title | Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation |
Automated checks can find failures of 2.4.2, but they cannot confirm that a page passes. A specialist still reviews it by hand.
How we fix it
A specialist fixes this in your site's code or content, and we re-test the page before you sign off.
Official text: W3C, Understanding 2.4.2 Page Titled. Checks listed from axe-core 4.14.0.
Related criteria
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