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RE: Inactive Buttons - ALT Tags?

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From: james.kalbach@lexisnexis.com
Date: Dec 23, 2005 3:40AM


Thank you for your constructive, helpful answer, Jared.

[Jared Wrote]
> Of your ALT options, I'd probably go with 2b. Because the button
> performs some function, alt="" would not be appropriate (it never is
> for images or image buttons that are clickable). I'd provide the
> necessary feedback to the user when the button is accessed.

In its inactive state, the image button is not clickable. Would you still
recommend ALT="Unavailable - please make selections first"?

Cheers,
Jim