FW: [Sigia-l] 508 Compliance - Alt Tags for Button Images

[Joe Lamantia]

For function buttons, I've had good experiences using a combination of the
same labels in the alt tags for the images as those that appear on the
button itself, and a standard control label - e.g. 'checkout now button', or
'save itinerary button'.  

Starting with a consistent (and I hope not terribly complicated) scheme for
your task and control labeling is important, but I'm sure you are already
working toward that :)

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From: sigia-l-admin at asis.org [mailto:sigia-l-admin at asis.org] On Behalf Of
Kathy LeMunyon
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 5:15 PM
To: 'sigia-l at asis.org'
Subject: [Sigia-l] 508 Compliance - Alt Tags for Button Images


Anyone have any good naming conventions for the alt text on graphic buttons?
I'm specifically concerned with screen readers being able to convey that the
image is a button, and thus "function-y" vs an image which is just for
visual interest.

Thanks!

Kathy LeMunyon
Senior Information Architect
Rare Medium Atlanta
P 770-576-4290
F 770-576-4100

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