What Is the Image Alt Text Violation?
Ensures elements have alternate text or a role of none or presentation.
| WCAG Criterion | 1.1.1 |
| Impact | critical |
| axe-core Rule ID | image-alt |
| WCAG Principle | Perceivable |
How to Fix Image Alt Text
Add descriptive alt="" attributes to all tags. For decorative images, use alt="" (empty string). For complex images like charts, provide a full text alternative in a nearby paragraph.
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The Image Alt Text violation impacts users who rely on assistive technologies including:
- Screen reader users (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Keyboard-only users who cannot use a mouse
- Users with cognitive disabilities who rely on clear structure
Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. Fixing this violation improves access for millions of users.
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