User Impact: Major
Disabilities Affected:
WCAG Version:
2
WCAG Levels:
WCAG Guidelines:
Solution Techniques:
Automated Test Accuracy:
High
uTester Severity:
Error
DRRSAG Designations:
Add an alt attribute with text alternative describing the purpose of the link.
The engine scans the page for <img> elements which are the child of an <a> element which contains no text and checks their alt attribute
Users who use assistive tools, such as screen readers rely on a descriptive information to detect the content and controls.
<a href="#example">Example headline</a>