Image missing alt attribute

Verdict and Severity

Verdict

fail

Severity

Highest

Confidence

high

Status

new

Rule

rule:web-images-alt-text

User Impact

Screen reader users hear the filename instead of image description.

Evidence

Expected Behavior

Every <img> must have an alt attribute.

Actual Behavior

<img> has no alt attribute.

Why It Matters

An <img> has no alt attribute. Screen readers announce the filename.

Recommendation

Add alt="descriptive text" or alt="" for decorative images.

Validation Steps

1. Focus image with screen reader — description should be announced

Standards Mapping

Standards Basis

TAS-primary

Source Tier

Tier 2: Platform techniques

Target Standards

TGT-IMAGES-001

WCAG Success Criteria

1.1.1

Confidence and Caveats

Deterministic check: alt attribute absent.