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Alternative text (alt text) provides a brief description of an image for users who are unable to view images. The alternative text is picked up by a screen reader. The alternative text is only viewable on the screen to users when the browser option of turning off images has been activated.
Turn off images using Firefox
- Open the 'tools' menu and select 'options',
- select the 'content' tab and un-tick the 'load images automatically box',
- select 'ok' and refresh the page to view the changes.
Turn off images using Internet Explorer
- Open the 'tools' menu and select 'internet options',
- select the 'advanced' tab and scroll down to the 'multimedia' section,
- un-tick the 'show pictures' box,
- select 'ok' and refresh the page to view the changes.
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