alt

The alt attribute in HTML offers alternative text for images, enhancing web accessibility and boosting SEO. It describes images for users with visual impairments and is displayed when images fail to load.

alt attribute

The alt attribute in HTML provides alternative text for images, making web content more accessible and improving SEO. It describes images for visually impaired users and displays in place of images that don't load.

Syntax

index.html
<tagname alt="text">
Use the title attribute to add a tooltip to an image.

Example

here is example to define the alt attribute:

index.html
<img src="image.jpg" alt="A beautiful sunset over the ocean">
The alt attribute can only be used with <input type="image"> elements.

Values

  • text
    • Explanation for alternative text.

Applies To

The alt attribute can be applied to the following HTML elements.

ElementsAttribute
<area>alt
<img>alt
<input>alt

Conclusion

The alt attribute in HTML provides a description for images, making content accessible to users with visual impairments and improving SEO. It is displayed when images fail to load, ensuring a better user experience. The attribute can be applied to elements like <img>, <input>, and <area>.