If you put the link text inside the CSS background image I think that
solves the problem?
Have a look at this page and enlarge the text. It works well for two
enlargements up to 150%.
http://www.hereticpress.com/index.html
On 24/01/2007, at 6:21 PM, cara williams wrote:
If the title attribute is ignored by screen readers, still, it would
read the alt attribute of the image which would include a meaningful
description of where the link is taking them to. Is this an annoying
hurdle for screen reader users - having an alt attribute to go by
rather than a plain text link description?
Also, you're right about using CSS to display the imagery, though that
wouldn't solve the last scenario of the user who enlarges their text
via their browser settings?
Cheers,
Cara.
On 1/24/07, Tim <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
attribute, A research paper by Vision Australia ex staff member last
year.
Why not put the image in the CSS background-image:
url("Pics/Thispic.jpg");
You can add onfocus or hover events to change the pic and the page is
still clean for text readers.
tim
On 24/01/2007, at 5:41 PM, cara williams wrote:
> Hello!
>
> Here's an issue that's been bugging me for a while and I'd really
love
> some clarification.
>
> There's been a bit of discussion at my work about where we use an
> image as a link that we must also provide a text link beneath the
> image as an alternative. The text alternative is usually mirroring
> what is included in the graphically designed element. So for sighted
> people it's a bit odd and sometimes confusing reading both. We never
> use images for main navigation, but occasionally like to add a
> graphically styled element for something we're promoting on our home
> page.
>
> I believe the justification is broadly for accessibility reasons,
> though specifically in which situation is this helping? My
> understanding is that:
> • screen readers have no problems reading alt
attributes (title
> attributes in an <a> are a different story though - I've heard mixed
> reviews - if someone could clarify?)
> • a text only browser will usually read both title and
alt
> attributes (please correct me if I'm wrong on this!)
> • a screen magnifier will enlarge the image as well as
the text
> • in the case of a user enlarging the text through
their browser
> settings, the image won't be enlarged and the text alternative will
-
> the only real scenario that I can see where this technique may
> possibly be of use.
> So is this really best practice?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Cara.
>
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