Image buttons must have alternate text

Critical

What is the problem?

The input-image-alt rule ensures that <input type="image"> elements have alternative text.

Impacted Groups

Blind
Deafblind
Mobility

Why is this important?

Screen reader users rely on alternative text to understand the purpose of images. Without it, they may miss important information or be unable to interact with the image.

How to solve this issue

To fix this issue, add an alt attribute to the <input type="image"> element and provide a concise and descriptive text that accurately represents the image's content and purpose.

Rule Information

Rule ID

input-image-alt

Severity

Critical

Manual Review Required

Yes

Rule Group

WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Rules

Guidelines

  • WCAG 2.1 (A)
  • WCAG 2.0 (A)
  • WCAG 2.2 (A)
  • Section 508
  • Trusted Tester
  • EN 301 549

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