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Re: Language translation of alt-attributes

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From: Lisa Snider
Date: Oct 22, 2019 1:47PM

Hi Mike,

In my experience the alt stayed the same. If you do find a program that does it, do let me know!

Cheers

Lisa

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> On Oct 22, 2019, at 9:06 AM, Gravitt, Michael (HM Health Solutions Inc) < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
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> Hello all,
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> I am new to this list, and am looking forward to learning and contributing! Thank you for welcoming me!
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> I am curious if anyone has had experience with the translation of webpages into other languages using automated tools?
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> 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?
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> Any experience or ideas appreciated.
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> Thanks!
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> Mike Gravitt
> Pittsburgh, PA
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