Perceivable / 1.1 Text Alternatives

1.1.1Non-text Content

Level A

Non-text content such as images, icons, and diagrams needs a text alternative that serves the same purpose. It lets text-based assistive technologies, like screen readers and braille displays, convey the same information, while purely decorative elements should instead be hidden from assistive technology. For cases like CAPTCHAs or tests where a full alternative would defeat the purpose, a short identifying description is enough.

Note

A detailed commentary for this success criterion is not yet available. In the meantime, this page lists related patterns, techniques, and links to the normative sources.

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Specific implementation techniques for meeting this success criterion. This site doesn't include the full text, so follow the links to the original W3C documents.

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Normative References