PDF How To: Set the Title

Why do I need to set the document title?

A clear title helps screen reader users hear exactly what your PDF is about as soon as they open it, and lets keyboard users jump straight to the title or document info when navigating. This replaces a confusing filename and gives everyone a quick way to decide if your document is relevant.

A meaningful title is not the filename. For example:

Filename: satire_912.pdf

Title: Satire in Modern Pop Culture

Source Files

It’s best to make your original source file (e.g., Word, InDesign) accessible before converting it to a PDF. Editing the source file first is usually the easiest and most reliable way to ensure the final PDF is accessible.

View how to add titles to source files.

Word

Windows

Select the File menu.
Under Properties, enter the Title.

Macintosh

Select the File menu.
Select Properties.
On the Summary tab, enter the Title.

InDesign

Select the File menu.
Under File info, type in a Title.

Adding A Document Title in Acrobat Pro

Select File.
Select Properties.
Select the Description tab.
Fill in the Title with a brief description. Add the Author.
Select OK.
Save the document.

Description tab.