What is the use of alt (alternative text)???

Question

Guys I'm not getting what is the use this alt (alternative text) used together with image .... Ex: <img src="tree.jpg" alt=" "/> Can anyone Please explain it properly !!!!!!!!! Thank you in advance !!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Stuff you see when image fails to load.

Answer 2

if for some reason, your image couldn't be displayed, the text would be displayed instead.

e.g.: the jpg file name is wrong or the img location is incorrect

Answer 3

Alternate Text is the u see when ur image is failed to load also alt text us important with seo point of view. All the keywords related to image search r written in alt tag only.

Answer 4

Its also useful for screenreader users. Descriptive text helps them, especiallly when the the image confers information.