Alt Text
A description of an image for people who cannot see it.
Definition
A text alternative for an image, conveying its function in the specific context.
Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.
On this plate
In plain language
A description of an image for people who cannot see it.
Example
For a functional icon button, the action rather than the picture: 'Search', not 'magnifying glass'.
Local chart
TERM·080 · Region X · Grid D6
This entry and the entries it is stated to connect with. Each line is labelled with what the connection means.
Continue from here
Each link says what the connection is, so you can tell a principle from an alternative from a thing people mix this up with.
Deeper reading
The full entry behind this definition.
- Alt TextA11Y·007 · Accessibility
- Screen ReadersA11Y·005 · Accessibility
- ImageryFND·051 · UI foundation
Nearby in the Atlas
Adjacent territory, found through shared tags rather than a stated link.