• kindred@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        15 hours ago

        Alt text is like putting Braille next to a sign; it’s a tool for the blind (who use screen readers to access alt text).

        It’s also a backup when the image fails to load, but it’s not a substitute for making sure the image is legible for people who can see.

        If you add a transcription in the body of the post, that should cover your remaining bases.

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          15 hours ago

          Ah, I use Voyager and it lets you easily read the alt text after clicking on the image, I figured there was similar functionality on other clients. Noted