Combine adjacent image and text links for the same resource [H2]

Test info

Test for Success Criterion 1.1.1

About

Checked Elements: all

Checks if the anchor text of a link is the same as the ‘alt’ text of an image contained within the link.

Short Description

This objective of this technique is to provide both text and iconic representations of links without making the web page more confusing or difficult for keyboard users or assistive technology users. Since different users finding text and icons more usable, providing both can improve the accessibility of the link.

WCAG 2.0

Principle 3: Understandable

Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.
WCAG 2.0: Principle 3

Guideline 3.1: Readable

Make text content readable and understandable. Understanding Guideline 3.1

Success Criterion 3.1.1: Language of Page (Level A)

The default human language of each Web page can be programmatically determined . Understanding: Success Criterion 3.1.1

Technique

H2: Combining adjacent image and text links for the same resource

Possible Results

linkt text is same as alt text of img: Link anchor text is same as alt text of an image contained within the link