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1.1.1
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Non-text Content

Perceivable › 1.1 Text Alternatives › WCAG 2.0

Overview

All non-text content that is presented to the user has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose, except in situations listed in WCAG.

Understanding

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) provides detailed guidance on understanding and implementing this criterion. The Understanding document covers the intent, benefits, and supporting techniques in depth.

Read Understanding 1.1.1 on W3C WAI

Techniques

W3C provides documented techniques for meeting this criterion. Each technique links to the full specification with code examples and test procedures.

How to Test

  1. Identify all non-text content on the page (images, icons, charts, form inputs with images).

  2. For each image, inspect the alt attribute — verify it conveys equivalent purpose.

  3. Check decorative images have empty alt="" or are hidden with role="presentation".

  4. Verify icon buttons and image inputs have accessible names via aria-label.

  5. Test with a screen reader to confirm all meaningful images are announced correctly.

How VPATify tests this

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