PDF documents have no usable title on Next.js
What this is
3 PDF documents have no document title, or they are not shown in the window title. Browser tabs and screen readers then announce the file name, such as "scan_0042.pdf".
Who it affects
- Screen reader users
- People with cognitive disabilities
- People with low vision
Standards
How to fix it
- Set a short, descriptive title in the document properties of the source file (File → Properties → Title) before exporting.
- In the PDF's Initial View settings choose "Show: Document Title" (the export option is often called "Display document title").
- Replace the file on your site.
On Next.js
Fix the PDF in the program it was made with (Word, Google Docs, InDesign): turn on the accessibility options when exporting ("Tagged PDF" / "Create accessible PDF"), set the document title and language in the file properties, then export again. Replace the file in `public/` (or your storage bucket), keeping the same path so existing links keep working.
Other platforms
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