| Title | Inadequate Alternative Text In Image Maps' Area Elements Check |
|---|---|
| id | area_01b |
| type | prop |
| elem | area |
| test | areaAltNo |
| score | 1 |
| level | A |
| trust | 1 |
| ref | F65 |
| scs | 1.1.1 |
| dis | 53322 |
| result | failed |
The "Inadequate Alternative Text In Image Maps' Area Elements Check" evaluates whether there are <area> elements in image maps that either don't have the alt attribute, or, have alt="" which provides no description to assistive technologies.
I found 1 <area> element without the alt attribute or with alt="".
- Visual Impairments: Without alt attributes, screen readers will skip over
<area>elements or announce them without context, making navigation impossible. - Motor Impairments: People with motor impairments may tab to
<area>regions without knowing their purpose, disrupting flow and usability. - Cognitive Disabilities: Users with cognitive disabilities may rely on screen reader output or text-to-speech and will be confused by the lack of descriptive labels for interactive areas.
To address inadequate alternative text:
- Locate the
<area>element with inadequate alternative text. - Add or rewrite the alternative text attribute to provide a clear and precise description of the image map function.