alt (HTML attribute)
| Depr. | Version |
|---|---|
| No | N/A |
Syntax
alt="alternative text for embedded content"
Description
In the event that the user
cannot view the applet’s content, for whatever reason, the
alt attribute provides an alternative can be be
displayed to the user instead.
Example
The alt
attribute shows that this is a "stock ticker"
applet:
<applet code="ticker.class" alt="Stock ticker"> </applet>
Value
A simple description of what the
applet is or does.
Compatibility
None of the browsers
tested appeared to render the alt attribute
content, instead displaying blanks, broken Java symbols and so on.
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