Images must have alternate text

Critical

What is the problem?

The image-alt rule ensures that all <img> elements have alternative text (alt attribute) or are marked as decorative using role="presentation" or role="none".

Impacted Groups

Blind
Deafblind

Why is this important?

Screen reader users rely on alternative text to understand the content and purpose of images. Without it, they may miss important information or be unable to navigate the website effectively.

How to solve this issue

To fix this, provide concise and descriptive alternative text for all images that convey their meaning. For decorative images that don't add significant information, use role="presentation" or role="none".

Rule Information

Rule ID

image-alt

Severity

Critical

Manual Review Required

Yes

Rule Group

WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Rules

Guidelines

  • WCAG 2.1 (A)
  • WCAG 2.0 (A)
  • WCAG 2.2 (A)
  • Section 508
  • Trusted Tester
  • EN 301 549

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