Itqualityassurance
- Do hyperlinks need alt text?
- Why is alt text important for accessibility?
- What is alt text for accessibility?
Do hyperlinks need alt text?
In order for a link to be readable by screen reader users links must all contain either plain text, or in the case of a linked image, alt text describing where the link goes. If the linked image contains text, a good general rule is to make the alt text the same, or similar to the text in the image.
Why is alt text important for accessibility?
Also referred to as an alt description or an alt attribute, alt text is critical for those with disabilities because it describes the function and appearance of a photo or graphic they cannot see. PDF documents often contain images that convey critical information to the reader.
What is alt text for accessibility?
Alt text (alternative text) describes the appearance or function of an image on a page. Alt text is read aloud by screen readers used by visually impaired users, displays in place of an image if it fails to load and is indexed by search engine bots to better understand the content of your page.
