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Web Accessibility Reviews

Category: Images

Tests where images are verified for appropriate use and accessibility features.

Related Guidelines
1 1.1.1 Non-text Content (A) Informative and grouped images must contain alternative text describing the purpose or meaning of the image(s).
2 1.1.1 Non-text Content (A) Decorative images must have empty alternative text or be otherwise hidden from assistive technology.
3 1.1.1 Non-text Content (A) Functional images must have alternative text describing the input's purpose.
4 1.1.1 Non-text Content (A) Complex images (graphs, maps, charts) must have a text description of all relevant information.
37 1.4.5 Images of Text (AA) Images of text are not used when the same presentation can be made with native HTML/CSS. Logos and branding are excluded.