Re: Questionable implementation of IMG ALT attribute as tooltips

<snip prior discussion>
>Look, I really don't see your problem:
> *Incorrect usage*:
>   ALT="There would normally be a picture here..."
> *Correct usage*:
>   ALT="Pic: Abraham Lincoln"
>(IMO)
>Now, following these guidelines, where is your problem???
>
>Regards,
>James Green

What about ALT="-------------------------" for a separator bar
or ALT="+" for a bullet? I've seen those used a *lot*, and use them myself regularly. This usage complies exactly with the intention of the ALT attribute - to provide user with information of what the image would've contained if it were loaded (and no, ALT="Bullet" is not the best solution IMHO, since, for one thing, it takes up an unnecessarily large room for a bullet)

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Received on Thursday, 22 January 1998 17:18:33 UTC