: Reduces the number of interactive or vocalized elements, speeding up page navigation.
1. Introduction
Imagine a 5-star rating system where a product has earned 3.5 stars. g196.mp4
The primary goal of G196 is to provide a single, concise text alternative that describes the collective meaning of a group of images, while marking the other images in that group as decorative. This prevents "clutter" in the audio output of screen readers while ensuring the full meaning is communicated. : Reduces the number of interactive or vocalized
: Assigning "Star 1", "Star 2", "Star 3", "Half Star", and "Empty Star" to each image. G196 Method : Image 1 : alt="Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars" Images 2-5 : alt="" 5. Benefits for User Experience The primary goal of G196 is to provide
In web design, complex information is often conveyed through a collection of related images—such as a star rating system, a segmented progress bar, or a multi-part infographic. Providing individual alt-text for every single image in such a group can be redundant and distracting for users of assistive technologies (AT), such as screen readers. Technique offers a streamlined solution by consolidating the description into a single image within the group. 2. Objective