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title: Non-empty Element | Accessibility Rule
description: Documents must have <title> element to improve navigation
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# Make sure each HTML document contains a non-empty \<title\> element
Rule ID: document-titleUser Impact: seriousGuidelines: WCAG 2.0
Every HTML document should include a `<title>` element with meaningful text to provide users with an overview of its content.
## About This Rule
This rule ensures that HTML documents contain a `<title>` element with meaningful text, aiding navigation and providing an overview of the page's content. Adhering to this practice enhances accessibility for users, particularly those utilizing assistive technologies.
## Why It Matters
The `<title>` element is crucial for accessibility and usability. Screen reader users rely on page titles to understand the content and purpose of a page upon arrival. Without a descriptive and unique title, users may struggle to navigate and differentiate between pages, leading to confusion and a diminished user experience.
## How to Fix
Ensure that each HTML document includes a `<title>` element containing concise and descriptive text that summarizes the page's content. Follow these best practices:
- Replace placeholder titles like "untitled page" with appropriate phrases.
- Ensure each title is unique; avoid duplicating titles across different pages.
- Place unique information at the beginning of the title. If including the company's name or brand, position it after the unique content to prevent redundancy for screen reader users.
- Align the page title with the top heading (ideally labeled as `<h1>`) on your page. While they don't need to be identical, similarity enhances clarity, as both elements serve to describe the page's content.
### Example
#### Correct Implementation
<html>
<head>
<title>About Us - CompanyName
About Us