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RE: Is "this-or-that logo" adequate in an ALT text?

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From: Ian.Lloyd
Date: Aug 19, 2002 4:56AM

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Query: how do most list members feel about enclosing alt text within the
square brackets as noted above? Does it pose any accessibility issues with
any of the alternative devices out there? (I can't think of any) Is it
"annoying" to non-visual users employing speech synthesisers on a regular
basis? Could it be a "Best Practices" recommendation floated to the Working
Group of WCAG (v2) and other Accessibility organizations?

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Actually, I would question why they are used. I've not seen it written
anywhere to use brackets - have I missed something?

Generally, I would avoid any punctuation that's not completely necessary.

Anyway, hopefully you good people can explain the square bracket thing to
me.

Thanks


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