What is the text that will display on the web page if the picture is not visible for some reason ?

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The text that displays on a webpage if the images are not displayed is text that is specified by the website creator - it is also known as "ALT" text - this stands for alternative.

The same text is also displayed if you place your mouse pointer over the image.

The "Alt" text is important for disablitiy reasons - for people with eyesight problems the text is supposed to provide a description of the image - and therefore browsers that can read out text aloud can provide the individual who has problems seeing the image with a description.

Happy Online 14th July 2003

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