Re: PDF Title

Hi Eleonora,

 

You would need to translate the title as well. There is no automated translating going on. The language attribute merely specifies the main language of the document. 

 

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From: "Morrell, Eleonora A" <emorrell@albany.edu>
Date: Friday, 24 October 2025 at 08.10
To: "w3c-wai-ig@w3.org" <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
Subject: PDF Title
Resent from: <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
Resent date: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:13:48 +0000

 

Hello,

I have been asked a question that I’m not 100% sure of the answer by one of my co-workers. We are translating a PDF into 12 different languages. Do we have to translate the Title property of the PDF? 

In my opinion, we shouldn’t have to translate the title. The user’s browser language would translate the title. Am I incorrect? Any other opinions/thoughts from others who might have more expertise in this matter would greatly appreciate.

Thank you in advance,

Eleonora Morrell

She/her/hers

Senior Workforce Development Trainer

Digital Accessibility Specialist

Professional Development Program

Rockefeller College, University at Albany

PH: 518-442-6542

emorrell@albany.edu