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Re: Language translation of alt-attributes

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From: William O'Donnell
Date: Oct 22, 2019 7:25AM

Good morning,
Unfortunately I do not have enough experience with this to add much to
the discussion and/or answer your question.
However as an end-user it's been my experience that if a webpage is in
different languages, various attributes get lost in the translation.
Have a good day.


On 10/22/19, Gravitt, Michael (HM Health Solutions Inc)
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> Hello all,
>
> I am new to this list, and am looking forward to learning and contributing!
> Thank you for welcoming me!
>
> I am curious if anyone has had experience with the translation of webpages
> into other languages using automated tools?
>
> For example, if we use an automated tool to translate an English webpage
> into Spanish, French, etc., can alt-attributes be included in the
> translation so that all of the accessibility text also gets translated? Or
> does this end up becoming more of a manual effort?
>
> Any experience or ideas appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike Gravitt
> Pittsburgh, PA
>
> > > > >


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