- From: Ian Samson <IDSamson@beauty.hsrc.ac.za>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 08:52:36 +200
- To: Walter Ian Kaye <walter@natural-innovations.com>
- CC: www-html@w3.org
On 26 Jan 98 at 12:53, Walter Ian Kaye <walter@natural-innovations.com> wrote: > Actually, it depends on the browser. Some versions of Lynx, and MSIE, > treat <IMG SRC="foo.gif" ALT=""> the same as <IMG SRC="foo.gif"> -- the > null attribute value is minimized to attribute absence, resulting in the > ugly "(Image)" text being displayed. :/ The workaround is to specify > *something*, most popularly a space (ALT=" "). My 0.01c worth, a blank alt=" " does absolutely nothing for the visually-impaired surfers who rely on sound rather than sight. In my opinion, the W3C ought to make the ALT="description" mandatory. ATBTY ---------- Ian Samson Internet Systems Development (SBN/MSDN/HWG Member) Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa Voice: [+27(0)12] 302 2013 mailto:IDSamson@beauty.HSRC.ac.za http://www.hsrc.ac.za/ -- Opinions expressed in this message are my own and do not reflect official policy of the HSRC. -- Education is a priority over any sport because without a mind one cannot contribute to society -- Tiger Woods (ed. IDS) -- An amicable relationship with colleagues is essential, but it is not important to make friends with them, unless they are exceptional people who clearly demonstrate reciprocation of approaches. --
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