Definition:
Alt text are descriptions of images that are included in the HTML code of a webpage.
Other Names:
- Alternative Text
- Alt Tags
Purpose:
Alt text is used to provide information about an image to people who cannot see it, such as visually impaired individuals who use screen readers or those with slow internet connections.
How To Use:
Alt text should be descriptive, concise, and relevant to the image. It should also include any important keywords that are relevant to the page’s content, as search engines use alt text to understand what an image is about and how it relates to the content of the webpage. Good alt text can improve the accessibility and usability of a webpage, as well as its search engine ranking.
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