RE: PDF Title

Thank you all for sharing your expertise and for answering my question. Probably a simple question, but I just wasn’t sure.
I’m new to the group and I’m so glad to have found it. hope to share some of my expertise and experience with the group in the future.
Cheers to everyone!
Eleonora


From: info@karlencommunications.com <info@karlencommunications.com>
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2025 11:51 AM
To: 'Lars Ballieu Christensen' <lbc@sensus.dk>; w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
Subject: RE: PDF Title

Yes, the title of the document in the document properties must be in the same language as the PDF.

Cheers, Karen

From: Lars Ballieu Christensen <lbc@sensus.dk<mailto:lbc@sensus.dk>>
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2025 11:22 AM
To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org<mailto:w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
Subject: 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.

Venligst/Kind regards

Lars
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From: "Morrell, Eleonora A" <emorrell@albany.edu<mailto:emorrell@albany.edu>>
Date: Friday, 24 October 2025 at 08.10
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Subject: PDF Title
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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<mailto:emorrell@albany.edu>