User alternate text wherever we have pictures, icons, thumbnails which also helps in SEO and works as image placeholders. Alternatives text is used as a replacement for an image, whenever the image cannot be seen. This can happen, for example, when someone:
- uses a screen reader (e.g. a visually impaired person)
- uses a text-only browser (e.g. browsing from a mobile phone)
- uses a graphical browser with images turned off
- has not yet downloaded the image
- browses results from a Web search
- fails to download the image because of a network problem
- copies an extract from a Web page into a word processor.
Alternative text is also used for other purposes. For example, Google’s image search uses it to help return appropriate images. Finally, good choice of alternative text and captions makes life easier for people, who are viewing the source of an article, either when editing it, or in a diff, or in Wikipedia’s internal search.
Chirag has years of experience in UX/UI design, he brings clarity, structure, and thoughtful creativity to digital products. His work spans UX/UI design, information architecture, web and mobile design, branding, and software product design, supported by deep expertise in open-source web development and custom CMS solutions. Known for his analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving approach, he enjoys building intuitive, user-focused digital experiences. Driven by curiosity and precision, he blends design thinking with technical expertise to create solutions that are both functional and impactful.
