What Is the Input Image Alt Violation?
Ensures elements have alternate text.
| WCAG Criterion | 1.1.1 |
| Impact | critical |
| axe-core Rule ID | input-image-alt |
| WCAG Principle | Perceivable |
How to Fix Input Image Alt
Add an alt attribute to all elements describing the button's function (not the image itself). Example: alt="Submit search form" not alt="magnifying glass icon".
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The Input Image Alt 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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