Positive alt-itude! An Inclusion Tool for Your Accessibility
summary
How to write effective image alt text for real accessibility, focusing on practical rules: screen readers such as NVDA read the alt attribute and an empty alt should be used only for purely decorative images. Prioritize the most important information first, include relevant context (for example mention a visible wheelchair), transcribe any visible text or put lengthy data in captions, and for charts provide exact numbers (e.g., “2% white coats, 30% black”); avoid filenames, SEO stuffing, or credits inside the alt.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:48Alts as inclusion tool
- 3:55Writing relevant alts
- 10:58Special cases and examples
- 14:04Common mistakes
- 15:48Buttons and icons
- 16:37Conclusion and Q&A
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