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Re: Large numbers and currency symbols in screen readers

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From: Jared Smith
Date: May 6, 2009 10:40AM

On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 9:30 AM, Robison, Cole [EISU] wrote:
> I'm looking for some insight in how to best optimize the representation
> of large dollar figures in alt text

I'd almost universally recommend presenting the alt text in the same
format it is presented visually. If the image displays "$508M" then
the alt text should be "$508M". If sighted users are expected to know
what "$508M" is, why expect something less from users just because
they don't happen to use a screen reader?

But if you have full control over the presentation, then the other
comments here have given good insight into better options for
everybody.

Jared Smith
WebAIM