<object> elements must have alternate text
What is the problem?
The object-alt accessibility rule ensures that <object> elements, which are often used to embed multimedia content, have alternative text.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
Screen reader users rely on alternative text to understand the content of non-text elements. Without alternative text, they may miss important information or be unable to interact with the content.
How to solve this issue
To fix this, add alternative text to <object> elements using either the aria-label, aria-labelledby, or title attributes. This will provide screen reader users with a textual description of the content, ensuring accessibility.
Rule Information
Rule ID
object-alt
Severity
Manual Review Required
Rule Group
WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Rules
Guidelines
- WCAG 2.1 (A)
- WCAG 2.0 (A)
- WCAG 2.2 (A)
- Section 508
- EN 301 549
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