Use accurate alternative text

To enjoy the content in a way others do, visually impaired individuals often turn to assistive technologies, like screen readers. Such tools scan images, find alt attributes, and interpret them by reading the text aloud to users.

Providing concise and informative descriptions helps convey the meaning of an image effectively. Imagine explaining the image over the phone. You would focus on the idea rather than the colors or patterns.

Alt text also benefits all users by providing context when images fail to load due to a slow internet connection, ensuring they still understand the content.