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Set a Document Title

In addition to the filename and any headings in your document, Word documents also have a formal document title saved as part of their metadata. Screen readers may announce this title when opening a document, and it may appear in other places as well. Before you share a document with others, be sure to set the document title.

On Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Select “File” in the top menu.
  2. Select “Info.”
  3. Select “Properties” and then “Advanced Properties.”
  4. Select the “Summary” tab.
  5. Enter a value for “Title.”

On Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Select “File” in the top menu.
  2. Select “Properties.”
  3. Select the “Summary” tab.
  4. Enter a value for “Title.”

In the document properties dialog, in the summary tab, the title field is set to Accessible Word Documents.