This page is designed to help you practice checking alt text on real images. By inspecting these examples, you’ll learn to recognize what makes alt text effective — and what doesn’t.
Instructions:
Two methods for revealing alt text are described below. Use your preferred method to evaluate the alt text of the images provided.
How to choose a method: If you are familiar and comfortable reading and/or writing HTML, Method 1, using Chrome’s developer’s tools, might be the easiest to use. If you have limited experience reading HTML, it’s likely that Method 2 will be a good choice.
Method 1: Developer Tools (Chrome)
- Right-click an image and select Inspect (or use your browser’s developer tools) to view the HTML code.
- Look for the
altattribute in the<img>tag. - Compare what you see with the image’s purpose in context.
Method 2: Alt Text Viewer (Chrome + Chrome Extension)
- Add the Image Alt Text Viewer: Chrome Extension: This Chrome extension displays image alt text and reports if alt text/attributes are missing.
- Enable the Alt Text Viewer on the page you want to test.
Practice Images:
Use your preferred method to reveal the alt text attribute on the images provided. Decide whether the alt text is present, effective, and note if/how it could be improved for the images below.
Each image is accompanied by sample text from a fictional blog post to give context and help you practice writing or evaluating alt text based on what the surrounding text communicates.
Spending time with loved ones can make a big difference for mental health. Whether it’s sharing stories, enjoying a sunny afternoon, or just being present together, moments like these help strengthen relationships and bring joy across generations.
Gardening can be a wonderful way for grandparents and grandchildren to bond, teaching younger generations about patience and care while creating memories that last a lifetime.
Staying active together can improve physical and emotional health for older adults. Even a short daily walk can help couples stay connected and support each other’s independence.
More grandparents are stepping into caregiving roles, raising their grandchildren and providing stability when families need it most. This important responsibility comes with both challenges and deep rewards, highlighting the need for support for grandparent caregivers.
