HTML alt Attribute
Description
The HTML alt attribute is used within an <img> tag to provide alternative text for an image. This text serves several important purposes: it describes the content of the image for users who are unable to see it, such as visually impaired users relying on screen readers, and it can be displayed in place of the image in browsers if the image file is not loaded. Additionally, the alt attribute enhances web accessibility, making the content of images available to users regardless of their ability to visually perceive them. It also plays a role in search engine optimization (SEO), as it provides search engines with context about the image content, which can help in indexing and ranking the website. Properly describing an image with the alt attribute involves succinctly conveying the image's content or function, making the web more inclusive and informative.
Syntax
<tagname alt="text">Values
- textText to describe the alternative text
Applies To
The alt attribute can be used on the following html elements.
Example
<img src="images/broken.jpg" alt="Image of Sunset">
<p>Note: The image will not load so that you can see the alt attribute in action.</p>Browser Support
The following table will show you the current browser support for the HTML alt Attribute.
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| 12 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 | |
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| 18 | 4 | 14 | 3.2 | 1 | 4.4 |
Last updated by CSSPortal on: 25th March 2024