Additions to "Content with images must be labelled" #40089
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Mention that `canvas` needs `aria-label` rather than `alt`, and mention the use of `alt=""` to signal that an image is purely decorative.
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@scottaohara I believe this is still waiting on your review. Thanks |
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Description
Mention that
canvasneedsaria-labelrather thanalt, and mention the use ofalt=""to signal that an image is purely decorative.Motivation
I'm new to
canvasand was confused when the accessibility checker complained but the linked section only mentionedalt.The existing text mentions that a label is needed for contentful images, but doesn't say how to stop the checker complaining for images that aren't contentful.
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