ALT Attribute | alt Property

Sets or retrieves a text alternative to the graphic.

Syntax

HTML	<ELEMENT ALT = sTxt ... >
Scripting	object.alt [ = sTxt ]

Possible Values

sTxt	String that specifies the text to display as an alternative to the graphic.

The property is read/write with no default value.

Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see dynamic properties.

Remarks

The text is used to replace the graphic for text-only browsers, to display in the window before the graphic has loaded, and to act as a ToolTip when the user hovers the mouse over the graphic.

Example

This example uses the ALT attribute to indicate that the icon displayed denotes a read/write property.

Sample Code

<IMG SRC="http://example.microsoft.com/rw.gif" ALT="Read/Write Property">

Applies To

[ Object Name ] Platform Version Win16: Win32: Mac: Unix: WinCE: Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.	AREA, IMG

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