VGAR Page Requirements
Requirements
Page
Page Title (PAG-WEB-003)
Include a unique, descriptive, and consistent page title
When a screen reader user lands on a web page the first thing the user hears is the page title. Page titles provide the user with context for the page so when a new page is loaded the user knows the general purpose for the page and is aware of a change in context. All pages must have a title that accurately describes the page purpose and is unique to each page.
Requirements
Accurate Title (PAG-WEB-003-01)
An accurate and descriptive page title MUST be included on every page.
Unique Title (PAG-WEB-003-02)
Page title MUST be unique and conform to a consistent structure among the other pages.
Test Procedures
Title is Accurate (PAG-WEB-003-01-T)
- Inspect the HTML DOM and confirm that a <title> element is present.
- Verify that the page title provided is accurate and descriptive of the purpose of the page and content
FAE > Navigation > Title (PAG-WEB-003-02-T)
Verify that the page title is unique and conforms to a consistent structure among the other pages.
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Common Failures
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