Marcelo Paiva

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Success criterion 1.1.1

Non-text Content

Provide text alternatives for non-text content.

  • Level A
  • Principle 1: Perceivable
  • Guideline 1.1: Text Alternatives

In a user’s words

“A picture may be worth a thousand words, but for me, it's worth zero if you don't describe it!”

Who this helps: Blindness

What each role can do

Product manager
Prioritize adding alt text to all images on the website.
Designer
Include placeholders for alt text in the UI/UX design.
Developer
Ensure all img tags have a descriptive alt attribute.
Tester
Test to ensure that screen readers correctly announce all images.

Once it is fixed

“Ah, now I get the picture! Literally!”

The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 1.1.1 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).

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