--description--
In the last challenge, you learned that including an alt
attribute when using img
tags is mandatory. However, sometimes images are grouped with a caption already describing them, or are used for decoration only. In these cases, alt
text may seem redundant or unnecessary.
When an image is already explained with text content or does not add meaning to a page, the img
still needs an alt
attribute, but it can be set to an empty string. Here's an example:
<img src="visualDecoration.jpeg" alt="">
Background images usually fall under the 'decorative' label as well. However, they are typically applied with CSS rules, and therefore not part of the markup screen readers process.
Note: For images with a caption, you may still want to include alt
text since it helps search engines catalog the image's content.
--instructions--
Camper Cat has coded a skeleton page for the blog part of his website. He's planning to add a visual break between his two articles with a decorative image of a samurai sword. Add an alt
attribute to the img
tag and set it to an empty string. (Note that the image src
doesn't link to an actual file - don't worry that there are no swords showing in the display.)
--hints--
Your img
tag should have an alt
attribute.
assert(!($('img').attr('alt') == undefined));
The alt
attribute should be set to an empty string.
assert($('img').attr('alt') == '');
--seed--
--seed-contents--
<h1>Deep Thoughts with Master Camper Cat</h1>
<article>
<h2>Defeating your Foe: the Red Dot is Ours!</h2>
<p>To Come...</p>
</article>
<img src="samuraiSwords.jpeg">
<article>
<h2>Is Chuck Norris a Cat Person?</h2>
<p>To Come...</p>
</article>
--solutions--
<h1>Deep Thoughts with Master Camper Cat</h1>
<article>
<h2>Defeating your Foe: the Red Dot is Ours!</h2>
<p>To Come...</p>
</article>
<img src="samuraiSwords.jpeg" alt="">
<article>
<h2>Is Chuck Norris a Cat Person?</h2>
<p>To Come...</p>
</article>