Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text
What is the problem?
The "image-redundant-alt" rule ensures that redundant alternative text is not used for images. This occurs when the same text is present both in the image's alt attribute and in the surrounding text.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
Redundant alternative text can be frustrating for screen reader users, as it forces them to hear the same information twice. This can slow down their reading pace and disrupt their overall user experience.
How to solve this issue
To fix this issue, remove the redundant alternative text from the alt attribute. The surrounding text should be sufficient to convey the image's meaning to screen reader users. If the image is purely decorative and doesn't convey important information, mark the image as hidden from screen readers.
Rule Information
Rule ID
image-redundant-alt
Severity
Manual Review Required
Rule Group
Best Practices Rules
Guidelines
- Best Practice
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