Images

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Alternative text (alt text) provides a brief description of an image for users who are unable to view images. The alternative text is picked up by a screen reader. The alternative text is only viewable on the screen to users when the browser option of turning off images has been activated.

Turn off images using Firefox

Open the 'tools' menu and select 'options',
select the 'content' tab and un-tick the 'load images automatically box',
select 'ok' and refresh the page to view the changes.

Turn off images using Internet Explorer

Open the 'tools' menu and select 'internet options',
select the 'advanced' tab and scroll down to the 'multimedia' section,
un-tick the 'show pictures' box,
select 'ok' and refresh the page to view the changes.

Images

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Turn off images using Firefox

Turn off images using Internet Explorer

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