WCAG 2.4.2
Level A
Operable
2.4.2 Page Titled
Pages have titles that describe their topic or purpose.
What 2.4.2 Page Titled means
Users know which page they are on from the browser tab and screen-reader announcement.
How to test
Check each page has a unique, descriptive <title>.
How to meet it
Set a unique, meaningful <title> per page (topic + site name).
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Official reference: Understanding 2.4.2 Page Titled (W3C)
More Operable criteria
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
2.4.3 Focus Order
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
2.4.5 Multiple Ways
2.4.6 Headings and Labels
2.4.7 Focus Visible
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
2.5.3 Label in Name
2.5.4 Motion Actuation
2.5.7 Dragging Movements
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)