Purpose of Alt Text in Documents | Screen Reader Accessibility

Purpose of Alt Text in Documents

Alt Text (Alternative Text) is a text description added to images, allowing screen readers to describe visuals to users with visual impairments.

🔹 Why Alt Text Matters:
✅ Provides context for images in documents
✅ Ensures compliance with accessibility laws
✅ Helps users understand visual elements

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