- From: Wayne Dick <wed@csulb.edu>
- Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 23:00:27 -0700
- To: "'EOWG'" <w3c-wai-eo@w3.org>
Is there a reason why we use keyword abreviations like ALT instead of full terms like alternative text? The following rephrasing of the ALT-Example seems to be a little simpler although more wordy. -- Technical specification defines the alternative text attribute (ALT) of the HTML image element (IMG) and why it is used as a substitute for the graphical image to accomodate indiduals who cannot percieve images -- The guidelines, WCAG, ATAG, and UAAG define how alternative text is implemented for accessibility -- Authoring tools allow, encourage, and assist developers define values for alternative text in specific documents -- Developers provide the the appropirate wording for descriptive alternative text -- Evaluation tools help check for the existence of alternative text -- User agents provide human and machine interface to present alternative text -- Assistive technologies provides human interface to transform alternate text into various modalities -- Users know how to get the alternative text from their user agent and/or assistive technology as needed
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