https://alt-lines.pages.dev/Writing and auditing image descriptions, captions and audio descriptions, and checking when machine-generated.enhttps://alt-lines.pages.dev/when-images-need-alt-text/https://alt-lines.pages.dev/when-images-need-alt-text/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTAn image needs meaningful alt text when it communicates information, performs a function or contributes to understanding the surrounding content.https://alt-lines.pages.dev/describing-people-without-guessing/https://alt-lines.pages.dev/describing-people-without-guessing/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTUseful alt text describes relevant visible details about people without presenting guesses as facts.https://alt-lines.pages.dev/machine-generated-alt-text-product-photos/https://alt-lines.pages.dev/machine-generated-alt-text-product-photos/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTMachine-generated alt text for product photographs can provide a useful starting point, but it often needs editing for accuracy, relevance and context.https://alt-lines.pages.dev/captions-transcripts-audio-description-guide/https://alt-lines.pages.dev/captions-transcripts-audio-description-guide/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTCaptions, transcripts and audio description serve different accessibility needs.https://alt-lines.pages.dev/screen-reader-guide-photo-led-character-platforms/https://alt-lines.pages.dev/screen-reader-guide-photo-led-character-platforms/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMTPhoto-led character platforms combine portraits, profile information and interactive content, so accessibility depends on more than whether an image has a description.https://alt-lines.pages.dev/alt-text-length-examples-20-200-characters/https://alt-lines.pages.dev/alt-text-length-examples-20-200-characters/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAlt text should be long enough to communicate the useful information in an image and short enough to avoid unnecessary detail.