The links in the Quick Tips below mostly go to the techniques documents that
provide implementation guidance - including explanations, strategies, and
detailed markup examples.
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Images & animations: Use the
alt attribute to describe the function of each
visual.
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Image maps. Use the client-side map
and text
for hotspots.
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Multimedia. Provide captioning and transcripts of audio, and descriptions
of video.
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Hypertext links. Use text that makes sense when
read out of context. For example, avoid "click here."
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Page organization. Use headings, lists, and consistent structure. Use
CSS
for layout and style where
possible.
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Graphs & charts. Summarize or use the
longdesc
attribute.
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Scripts, applets, & plug-ins. Provide alternative
content in case active features are inaccessible or unsupported.
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Frames. Use the noframes element and
meaningful titles.
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Tables. Make line-by-line reading sensible.
Summarize.
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Check your work.
Validate. Use tools,
checklist, and guidelines at http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG
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