Success criterion 2.4.2
Page Titled
Web pages have titles that describe topic or purpose.
- Level A
- Principle 2: Operable
- Guideline 2.4: Navigable
In a user’s words
“A page without a title is like a book without a cover. How am I supposed to know what it's about?”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Ensure that every page has a descriptive title that is relevant to its content.
- Designer
- Design titles that are clear, concise, and effectively communicate the page’s purpose.
- Developer
- Properly implement HTML <title> tags for each page, making sure they accurately describe the content.
- Tester
- Verify that all pages have descriptive and accurate titles during testing.
Once it is fixed
“Thank you for labeling your web pages! Now I can navigate your site like a well-organized library!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.4.2 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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