WCAG 1.1.1 · Level A

[role="img"] and [role="image"] elements must have alternative text

An element presented as an image has no text alternative.

What this rule checks

Ensure [role="img"] and [role="image"] elements have alternative text.

Why it matters

WCAG 1.1.1 requires a text alternative for meaningful images.

How to fix it

  1. Add aria-label to the element, or remove role="img" if it is decorative.

How to check the fix

  • Re-scan the affected pages.

How FixReports finds it

Our scan runs the axe-core rule role-img-alt in a real Chrome browser on every page it tests, and reports each failing element with its page, its markup and, where it applies, a screenshot.

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