- From: David Poehlman <poehlman1@home.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 15:01:18 -0400
- To: <mpodd@iqnetcom.com>, <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
they are used to avoide the word image popping up all over the place when images are not loaded or when a text browser such as lynx is being used. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michelle Podd" <mpodd@iqnetcom.com> To: <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 3:52 PM Subject: empty alt tags Hello, Can anyone tell me the purpose for using empty alt tags for unessential images like spacer gifs? In researching accessible web design, I came across this recommendation but could not find an explaination for it. Thanks in advance. Michelle Podd
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