If the title attribute is ignored by screen readers, still, it would read the alt attribute of the image which would include a meaningful description of where the link is taking them to. Is this an annoying hurdle for screen reader users - having an alt attribute to go by rather than a plain text link description?
Also, you're right about using CSS to display the imagery, though that wouldn't solve the last scenario of the user who enlarges their text via their browser settings? Cheers, Cara. On 1/24/07, Tim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I thought from memory that most text readers ignored the title attribute, A research paper by Vision Australia ex staff member last year. Why not put the image in the CSS background-image: url("Pics/Thispic.jpg"); You can add onfocus or hover events to change the pic and the page is still clean for text readers. tim On 24/01/2007, at 5:41 PM, cara williams wrote: > Hello! > > Here's an issue that's been bugging me for a while and I'd really love > some clarification. > > There's been a bit of discussion at my work about where we use an > image as a link that we must also provide a text link beneath the > image as an alternative. The text alternative is usually mirroring > what is included in the graphically designed element. So for sighted > people it's a bit odd and sometimes confusing reading both. We never > use images for main navigation, but occasionally like to add a > graphically styled element for something we're promoting on our home > page. > > I believe the justification is broadly for accessibility reasons, > though specifically in which situation is this helping? My > understanding is that: > • screen readers have no problems reading alt attributes (title > attributes in an <a> are a different story though - I've heard mixed > reviews - if someone could clarify?) > • a text only browser will usually read both title and alt > attributes (please correct me if I'm wrong on this!) > • a screen magnifier will enlarge the image as well as the text > • in the case of a user enlarging the text through their browser > settings, the image won't be enlarged and the text alternative will - > the only real scenario that I can see where this technique may > possibly be of use. > So is this really best practice? > > Cheers, > > Cara. > > ******************************************************************* > List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm > Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ******************************************************************* The Editor Heretic Press http://www.hereticpress.com Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *******************************************************************
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