Is it possible to leave alt text empty for a required image of a Web Content Structure?
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Issue
As a content creator, I would like to leave the alt text empty of an image which is set as required by the corresponding Web Content Structure. This would allow screen readers to skip reading the image descriptions for a picture which is decorative only.
Resolution
According to the following fix, it is intended to have image description (alt text) of an image which is set to be required by the structure:
https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPS-99216
The thinking behind the logic of this feature is: if the requested image at the structure serve decorative purposes only, it should not be required.
If it is an important element of the page - therefore required, the alt text shall be required as well, partially because of the screen readers.
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