Document Title and Language
Title
Document titles are crucial in enhancing the user experience. By selecting a concise and meaningful title that accurately reflects the document's purpose, users can quickly identify the intent of a document without opening it. A descriptive document title benefits all users, especially those using assistive technology. Screen reader users depend on clear titles to navigate and comprehend documents effectively.
It is important to note that a document's title is different than its file name or heading title. The title is part of a document's metadata, attributes used in organizing and identifying files at the code level. The file name is merely a technical identifier for saving a document to the computer. Meanwhile, the heading title is the headline of a document's content.
Setting a Title
The process for setting document titles varies across software suites. For example, the process between setting a title in Microsoft Word differs from Adobe Acrobat. Moreover, there are significant variations in user functionality between Windows and Mac environments.
For detailed guidance on how to set your document titles in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat:
Language
Specifying a document's language is vital in creating an inclusive digital experience. The document language indicates the spoken language in which the text is written. When language properties are correctly set, screen readers and assistive technologies can accurately interpret content, ensuring content is read with proper pronunciation and accent. Additionally, language settings can be adjusted to recognize multiple languages within the same document when necessary.
Setting the Language
Like setting the document tile, the process for setting the document language varies across software suites and operating systems.
For detailed guidance on how to set your document language in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat: