Level ASince WCAG 2.0
2.4.2 Page Titled
Guideline 2.4: Navigable – People can find their way and always know where they are.
What does the rule require?
Every page has a title that describes its topic or purpose. It shows in the browser tab and is the first thing a screen reader announces.
How to get it right
Unique part first: <title>Contact – Example Ltd</title>. Every page gets its own title.
Who benefits most?
- Blind people
- People with cognitive disabilities
- Everyone
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Page Titled” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)