Marcelo Paiva
A woman in glasses and headphones holds an open book between tall library shelves filled with books.

Success criterion 2.4.2 · Level A

Page Titled

“A page without a title is like a book without a cover. How am I supposed to know what it's about?”

Who this helps: Blindness, Cognitive Impairments

Success criterion 2.4.2 · Level A

Page Titled

Web pages have titles that describe topic or purpose.

Principle 2: Operable · Guideline 2.4: Navigable

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!”

Next criterion: 2.4.3 Focus Order