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Module 6: Adding Alternative Text to Images and Other Objects

From: How to Author and Test Microsoft Excel Worksheets for Accessibility


Assistive Technology cannot infer meaning from images and other objects, such as pictures, images of text, images of tables, shapes, and icons with hyperlinks. Learn how to apply “alt text” to objects to ensure equal access to the information.

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