Element Code: AC-051
Quick Reference
Issue: Alt duplicates adjacent text
Impact: Redundant for screen readers
Fix: Use empty alt or unique
Detection: A11y audit
What Is This Issue?
Do not repeat adjacent text.
Why This Matters
Redundant announcements.
How to Fix
- Use alt="" if redundant
Tools
- A11y audit: Alt redundancy
TL;DR
Avoid repeating link text in alt.
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