HTML <input> alt attribute

HTML <input> Tag

Definition and Usage

alt The attribute provides alternative text for the user if they cannot view the image for some reason (due to slow connection speed, an error in the src attribute, or if the user is using a screen reader).

Note:alt The attribute can only be associated with <input type="image"> used together.

Note:even alt The attribute is not a required attribute, but it should still be set when the input type is image. If this attribute is not used, it may cause usability issues for text browsers or non-visual browsers.

Example

HTML form with an image representing a submit button:

<form action="/action_page.php">
  <label for="fname">Name:</label>
  <input type="text" id="fname" name="fname">
  <input type="image" src="submit.gif" alt="Submit" width="48" height="48">
</form>

Try It Yourself

Syntax

<input alt="text">

Attribute Value

Value Description
text Specify the alternative text for an image.

Browser Support

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HTML <input> Tag