The art of alt text
https://uxdesign.cc/the-art-of-alt-text-35f10a7d5cf6
A written text that describes the images in the digital world and aims to make the experience more inclusive.
This article provides the following tips on writing alt text effectively:
- The language ought to be short and clear
- Exclude redundant words like “picture of” or “image of”
- Avoid images with flattened text
- Use proper nouns and names if that conveys the context.
- Keep it simple by describing only the essentials in the image
- Include “extra” identifiers for people if that explains the context.
- Avoid acronyms, or if it needs to be used, use dashes between the letters
- To improve SEO, use keywords
Key takeaway
A flattened text refers to text that appears as part of an image.