

Testfile 1.1.1.f10: suspicious "alt" text (too long)Īll images require text equivalents including those used to identify items in a list. If "alt" text exceeds 150 characters, use the "longdesc" attribute along with a descriptive link (d-link) to describe the image.

Testfile 1.1.1.f4: suspicious "alt" text (placeholder)Īll images require text equivalents but "alt" text must also meet certain criteria otherwise it may be considered suspicious. alt="image goes here") in place of an actual text equivalent is considered unacceptable. For example, using placeholder text (i.e. Testfile 1.1.1.f3: suspicious "alt" text (file size)Īll images require text equivalents but "alt" text must also meet certain criteria otherwise it may be considered suspicious. For example, "alt" text may be considered unacceptable if it is used to convey file size information (i.e. Testfile 1.1.1.f2: suspicious "alt" text (filename)Īll images require text equivalents but "alt" text must also meet certain criteria otherwise it may be considered suspicious. alt="xmas_tree.gif") are used in place of an actual text equivalent. For example, "alt" text may be deemed unacceptable if filenames and/or image file extensions (i.e. Any words depicted in the image should also appear in the "alt" text description.Īll images require text equivalents but "alt" text must also meet certain criteria otherwise it may be considered suspicious. For transparent images and spacers, use alt="" (NULL), alt=" " (spaces are acceptable), or alt="blank". (Download all testfiles here) Accessibility Checks Performed:Īll images - including transparent gifs - must have "alt" text.
