Decorative image has an unnecessary alternative text attribute
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Rule code | Manual_ImageAlt_Invalid |
| WCAG conformance level | A |
| WCAG success criterion | 1.1.1 Non-text Content |
| Must be fixed at source | No |
Description
We detected an image that should have been marked as decorative and not contain alt text value. An image marked with an empty alt attribute is decorative and does not convey meaningful information. Decorative images should not have alt text but should instead be assigned role="presentation" or an empty alt="" to ensure they are ignored by screen readers
How to fix
For decorative images, use <img src="decorative.jpg" alt="" role="presentation" /> to prevent unnecessary distraction for screen reader users.