8.3 Ensure data cells Complex tables may require 1194.22(g); , page 14 are associated additional header labeling to 1194.22(h); with the correct maintain the correct 1194.31(a); header cells. relationship for cells and 1194.31(b) headers. Merged cells can confuse the programmatic associations between data cells and their intended table headers. 9 Alternative and Descriptive Text 9.1 Provide alternative People who are blind or 1194.21(d); , page 86 text or descriptions have low vision may need 1194.21(f); for non-decorative additional information 1194.22(a); images, images presented as text so they 1194.22(i); within a link, form can access information and 1194.22(l); fields, and other control interface elements. 1194.22(n); interface Complex images may 1194.31(a); elements. require detailed descriptions 1194.31(b) to convey important or useful information. For instance, provide a more detailed description for a chart demonstrating a growth trend. 9.2 When images When text is rendered as an 1194.21(d); , page 86 depict text, the image, decoration and 1194.22(a); alternative text for styling usually do not convey 1194.31(a); the image should additional information. 1194.31(b) use the text in the Therefore, alternate text and image. descriptions should read the text depicted in the image. (Note: This is different from text within a larger image, diagram, or chart; see 2.1 and 2.7, which would also apply.)
8.3 Ensure data cells are associated with the correct header cells. Complex tables may require additional header labeling to maintain the correct relationship for cells and headers. Merged cells can confuse the programmatic associations between data cells and their intended table headers. 1194.22(g); 1194.22(h); 1194.31(a); 1194.31(b) , page 14 9 Alternative and Descriptive Text 9.1 Provide alternative text or descriptions for non-decorative images, images within a link, form fields, and other interface elements. People who are blind or have low vision may need additional information presented as text so they can access information and control interface elements. Complex images may require detailed descriptions to convey important or useful information. For instance, provide a more detailed description for a chart demonstrating a growth trend. 1194.21(d); 1194.21(f); 1194.22(a); 1194.22(i); 1194.22(l); 1194.22(n); 1194.31(a); 1194.31(b) , page 86 9.2 When images depict text, the alternative text for the image should use the text in the image. When text is rendered as an image, decoration and styling usually do not convey additional information. Therefore, alternate text and descriptions should read the text depicted in the image. (Note: This is different from text within a larger image, diagram, or chart; see 2.1 and 2.7, which would also apply.) 1194.21(d); 1194.22(a); 1194.31(a); 1194.31(b) , page 86
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