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Re: Alternative tex question: a logo with latin text on it

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From: Mark Magennis
Date: Sep 11, 2024 4:29AM

My vote would be for a fail. It's text content that hasn't been exposed except visually. Slam dunk in my book.

Mark
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [WebAIM] Alternative tex question: a logo with latin text on it

Hi Y’all,

A quick question. I know that logo's are exempt from WCAG success criteria in terms of the readability/contrast. However, appropriate alternative text must still be provided for users who rely on screen readers.

I am looking at a copyright logo which has been added as a background image. There is text phrase next to the image “!*%^ copyright”.

However, the logo has latin text on it which translates as a particular approach to life.

The function of the logo has been described but the text content has not. Would you have marked this as a fail?

Thanks,
Jim




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