Provide alternative text equivalents for simple graphics.

(see guidelines for overcoming access barriers)

This could take the form of a short phrase or sentence to identify a simple image. For example use the "alt" attribute in HTML.

Examples of good use of alternativ text:

For a photograph or drawing

Text that summarises the major feature that you wanted to bring to the reader's attention. For example: Alt = "Map, best route to Sydney via Princes Highway". You don't need to include "Image of" or "picture of".

For navigation

Alt="Next Chapter" or Alt="TAFE NSW Home Page". Avoid text like "Click here" or "Back".

Avoid putting line breaks in your source HTML within your ALT texts, as some browsers display badly.

Example:

ALT property in image tag

Code for ALT property

<img src="../images/optionkeys.gif" alt="OptionKeys - developing accessible websites">