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Re: Language translation of alt-attributes

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From: Karlen Communications
Date: Oct 22, 2019 12:26PM

As far as I know, Alt Text is not translated when using an automated tool.
Yu also have to be VERY careful and check any translation tools used on your
site. I worked on a site where a translation tool was promoted and offered
and some of the translated text was "not repeatable in pleasant company."
While translation tools have come a long way, if you have a website and want
or need translations, it is better to have the text professionally
translated and marked with the correct language attributes than to leave
translation to chance and error.

Cheers, Karen

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William O'Donnell
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 9:26 AM
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Language translation of alt-attributes

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
>
> > > archives at http://webaim.org/discussion/archives
> >


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