How To Set Metadata in a PDF
Today’s blog post explains how to set PDF metadata. Namely the title, keywords, subject, author, and language of a document. Metadata provides integral information to document users, including who created the file and whether it was created or modified before or after a cutoff date.
Video Guide
Step 1: Access file properties
The first step is to select File > Properties
Step 2: Set the PDF metadata
On the description tab set the metadata.
I like to use the first H1 in the document as the Title. The author should be set to the organization or person who is organizing the document. The subject should be a brief overview of what the document is. You might use a factsheet, an interview, an instructional guide. The keywords should contain unique words that appear in this document.
Step 3: Set the language
Select the Advanced tab and validate the correct language. Typically it will be English or EN, but make sure you set this for the primary language.
Step 4: Go on to make your PDF fully accessible!
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