Text alternatives · WCAG 2.0 Level A
Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation
Ensure each HTML document contains a non-empty <title> element.
What it means
The document-title rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 2.4.2.
Who it affects
People who are blind or have low vision and use screen readers, and anyone whose images fail to load.
How to fix it
Give each page a unique, descriptive <title>.
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Run a free scan. If this rule fails, the results list the affected elements. Deque, which maintains axe-core, also documents this rule in detail: Deque University: document-title.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "document-title" check?
Ensure each HTML document contains a non-empty <title> element.
How do I fix "Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation"?
Give each page a unique, descriptive <title>.
Who is affected by document-title failures?
People who are blind or have low vision and use screen readers, and anyone whose images fail to load.
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