Assignment 3: Describing Images

Question 1: Describing Images

For each of the following images:

1. Define the ALT text for the image
2. Tell me if a long description is needed
3. If a long description is needed please provide the description

Image 1

An image from the Proctor and Gamble Website

1. ALT: Bounty paper towels logo
2. Long Description: not needed

Image 2

Galactic collision leaves glowing scar

A large galaxy absorbed a smaller companion and left behind a bright blue imprint in the heavens that stretches thousands of light-years across, according to astronomers.

1. ALT: Image of galactic collision
2. Long Description: A large galaxy absorbed a smaller companion and left behind a bright blue imprint in the heavens that stretches thousands of light-years across, according to astronomers. More information on the galactic collision

Image 3

Source: Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 1995 pgs. 23-24.

1. ALT: Chart of how healthy different weights are versus height
2. Long Description:

   Chart of how healthy different weights are versus height

   Height (inches)	Healthy Weight	Moderate Overweight	Severe Overweight
   58	95-120	120-145	145+
   59	97.5-123	123-147	147+
   60	100-128	128-156	156+
   ..	..	..	..
   ..	..	..	..

Image 4

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush welcome Chinese President Jiang Zemin and his wife Wang Yeping to their home in Crawford, Texas, Oct. 25.

1. ALT:President and Ms. Bush with Chinese President Jiang Zemin and his wife Wang Yeping at Presidents Ranch in Texas
2. Long Description: not needed

Image 5

Text styled with an image

1. ALT:Syudents
2. Long Description: not needed

Question 2: Including Long Descriptions

What are three different ways to include long descriptions for images?

1. LONGDESC attribute
2. D-Link
3. In-line narrative

Question 3: Images used as links

Does the ALT text change for images that are used as links? If so how?

ALT text should describe the destination of the link