der Alternativtext
Translation
alt text, alternative text
Examples
Gute Alternativtexte sind für die Barrierefreiheit wichtig.
Good alt texts are important for accessibility.
Der Alternativtext beschreibt den Inhalt eines Bildes.
The alt text describes the content of an image.
Grammar Patterns
to write/read ((sth.)) An editor must write good alt texts.
Similar Words
Bildbeschreibung (image description)
Etymology
Composed of 'Alternativ' (alternative) and 'Text' (text). It's a text that serves as an alternative, usually for an image.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'alternative text' you see when an image can't be displayed on a webpage. It's a direct compound word.