Practice: Alternative Text

This page is designed to help you practice checking and evaluating alt text on real images.

Instructions:

Two methods for revealing alt text are described below. Use your preferred method to evaluate the alt text of the images provided.

Method 1: Developer Tools (Chrome)

This method is best for those who have some experience reading html.

  1. Right-click an image and select Inspect (or use your browser’s developer tools) to view the HTML code.
  2. Look for the alt attribute in the <img> tag.
  3. Compare what you see with the image’s purpose in context.

Method 2: Alt Text Viewer (Chrome + Chrome Extension)

  1. Add the Image Alt Text Viewer: Chrome Extension: This Chrome extension displays image alt text and reports if alt text/attributes are missing.
  2. 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.

tennis

As we watch the next generation of tennis players take to the courts, it’s inspiring to see how increased diversity among professional athletes is transforming the sport.  This growing visibility isn’t just changing who plays professionally—it’s also encouraging more children from diverse backgrounds to pick up rackets, creating a more inclusive future for tennis at every level.

Picture

Trail running offers a unique way to experience the natural world, combining fitness with breathtaking scenery that you simply can’t find on paved roads. As you traverse rolling hills and grassy ridges, you’ll discover that the best running routes reward your effort with stunning panoramic views that make every uphill climb worthwhile.

Sign on building.

When neighbors come together to support one another, something powerful emerges—strength that no individual could achieve alone. From community gardens to neighborhood watch programs, local initiatives remind us that our greatest accomplishments happen when we pool our resources, share our knowledge, and stand united behind common goals.

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.

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