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, , , , – Confirm that an image's alternative text (in green next to the icon) presents its content and/or function.
- - The alternative text is likely insufficient or contains extraneous information.
- - A nearby image has the same alternative text.
- – Alternative text should be succinct and typically should not repeat information in nearby text or images.
- – If
aria-label
is used to add alternative text to images, ensure it is equivalent and that it is on an element that supports ARIA labels (e.g.,<img>
or<span role="img">
). - – If an image has a
title
attribute but noalt
value, be sure the title value is equivalent and consider replacing it with analt
attribute.