Images - Overview
Images are non-text content that can convey additional information that is necessary for understanding. In some cases, these have no added informational value and are only used to improve visual perception. However, images or graphics are often also used to link to other content.
A distinction is therefore made here between
- decorative images:
only for decorative purpose, also includes decorative text-characters
- informative images:
convey relevant information
- functional images:
images/icons which are linked to another content, e.g.: linked logo
Related WCAG Criteria - Understanding documents
The following link refers to relevant WCAG success criterion understanding documents. Each document explains what must be fulfilled and shows different solution techniques in various situations.
Futher Sources
Here you find some links with further explanations regarding accessible image handling to fullfill the requirements: