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WCAG 2.4.2
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Document Title — WCAG 2.4.2 Fix Guide
Ensures each HTML document has a non-empty
.</p>
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<h2>What Is the Document Title Violation?</h2>
<p>Ensures each HTML document has a non-empty <title>.</p>
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<tr><td><strong>WCAG Criterion</strong></td><td>2.4.2</td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Impact</strong></td><td><span class="impact impact-serious">serious</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>axe-core Rule ID</strong></td><td><code>document-title</code></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>WCAG Principle</strong></td><td>Operable</td></tr>
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<h2>How to Fix Document Title</h2>
<p>Add a descriptive <title> tag to every HTML page. The title should be unique, describe the page content, and include the site name (e.g., "Contact Us | Acme Corp").</p>
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<h2>Who Is Affected?</h2>
<p>The Document Title violation impacts users who rely on assistive technologies including:</p>
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<li>Screen reader users (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)</li><li>Keyboard-only users who cannot use a mouse</li><li>Users with cognitive disabilities who rely on clear structure</li>
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<p>Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. Fixing this violation improves access for millions of users.</p>
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