Text alternatives · WCAG 2.0 Level A
Image buttons must have alternative text
Ensure <input type="image"> elements have alternative text.
What it means
The input-image-alt rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criteria 1.1.1, 4.1.2.
Who it affects
People who are blind or have low vision and use screen readers, and anyone whose images fail to load.
How to fix it
Give <input type="image"> an alt attribute that names its action.
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Run a free scan. If this rule fails, the results list the affected elements. Deque, which maintains axe-core, also documents this rule in detail: Deque University: input-image-alt.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "input-image-alt" check?
Ensure <input type="image"> elements have alternative text.
How do I fix "Image buttons must have alternative text"?
Give <input type="image"> an alt attribute that names its action.
Who is affected by input-image-alt failures?
People who are blind or have low vision and use screen readers, and anyone whose images fail to load.
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