Programmatically set the title for pdf file opening in new tab (_blank) in browser about home

[TowerX]

@anaashrafi , @hashirshoaeb, I stumbled upon this issue and found it very interesting. I inspected the actual PDF trying to find a possible solution to this and here it shows where it is getting the <title> from:

Probably out of scope for this Issue but here it goes: I think you can edit the PDF before uploading it to the website so it displays the actual Title you need. The <title> tag is been generated by the PDF Title field and not the Filename.

Let me know what you think.

[hashirshoaeb]

Damn How can I be so dumb. Thanks a lot @TowerX for figuring out the root of this issue.
So it means is that instead of setting(overwriting) the title of the browser tab. I need to set(overwrite) the Title(metadata) of pdf file. This will automatically update the browser title.

Following are the possible solutions that found after a bit of googling:

• Manual way: How to Change the PDF Title that appears in a web browser (using free software)
• Programmatic way: npm package pdf-lib

I tried the Manual way and it worked. What do you suggest? Should I implement the Programmatic way into my code? Personally, I am finding it unnecessary to do it.

Best,
Hashir

[TowerX]

@hashirshoaeb I'm glad! For this specific scenario, I think it is safe to say that a resume document won't change every day. By making sure the file meta is correct, you will have a nice page title. I don't think you need to go as far as finding a programmatic way unless you want a challenge :) Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy to help :)

Regards,

TowerX

[hashirshoaeb]

A website that can help in changing the title other metadata of pdf file. https://pdfcandy.com/edit-pdf-meta.html

[hashirshoaeb]

Query: How to programmatically set the title for pdf file opening in new tab (_blank) in browser. As screenshot attached above.
Possible solution: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/50759857/how-to-set-title-for-pdf-file-opening-in-new-tab-blank-in-browser
But it's not the best solution so far.

[hashirshoaeb]

If anyone can solve this issue. Please feel free to send Pull Request.

Happy coding