In the context of the , G196 is a specific technical document titled "Using a text alternative on one item within a group of images that describes all items in the group."
: Reduces the number of interactive or vocalized elements, speeding up page navigation.
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. g196.mp4
: Users hear the total value immediately rather than having to mentally sum up individual icons.
: Usually, the first image in the sequence is chosen to carry the alt-text to provide immediate context. 4. Application Example: A Star Rating System In the context of the , G196 is
: 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
1. Introduction
: All other images in the group must have a null alt attribute ( alt="" ) so they are ignored by assistive technologies.