Long Description: Short text alternative decision tree

Illustriation: Long Description for image in news article

Image from the article:

Diagram: Short text alternative decision tree

Description:

Image Purpose

If the Image is Decorative

  • Use alt="" or
  • Use CSS

If the Image is Informative and If it is:

  • a picture, use a name or short description.
  • text, repeat text word-for-word.
  • complex data, provide an overview.
  • a symbol, identify essence or purpose.
  • a functional image, emphasize action or link purpose.

Back to the decision tree image in the Web Accessibility Tips article.