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Each image acting as a link has a text alternative describing its function

Images may have a url pointing the reader to a new page, in which case the destination of the link must be indicated. A common use case is a publisher’s logo serving as a link to their website. Other examples include a license badge pointing to the license page, or a QR code leading to an online resource.

Objectives

  • Indiquer la fonction du lien plutôt que le contenu de l’image
  • Améliorer l’accessibilité aux personnes handicapées
  • Specify the navigation path explicitly
  • Understand the image function and the direction of the url present on the images
  • Permettre une bonne indexation par l’application de lecture

Implementation

  • Write the action associated with the click on the image
  • Éviter les textes génériques du type « cliquez ici »
  • Specify the address of the target page or link link in alt of the area element;

Control

    Validation

    • Reported by Ace by DAISY.
    • Needs to be verified by a human.

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