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Avoid using screenshots as interfaces in Alma are frequently updated.
If using images or graphs, provide a text alternative
For all non-decorative images, provide alternative text that conveys the same information as the images. Alternative text should be succinct, but complete and take into account the context of the image.
Alternative text is hidden from most visual users
Interested in more information? Reach out or read WebAim’s overview of alt text.
If you use a chart or a complex table, consider adding a caption that describes the contents of the chart, which would be available for visual users and those using assistive technologies
When an image is purely decoration and provides no information, ensure that the alt text is blank
If you have other types of visual or audio media and aren’t sure how to represent it in a text format, please reach out!
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When creating a link, try to encapsulate where the user will land when they click on the link in the text used, rather than using something like “click here” or just a URL. Screen readers can access a link list for any page, but users only see the hyperlinked text (this text, but not this text). Descriptive link text helps screen reader users navigate web pages more easily.
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