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---
id: 587d774c367417b2b2512a9d
title: Know When Alt Text Should be Left Blank
challengeType: 0
videoUrl: 'https://scrimba.com/c/cM9P4t2'
forumTopicId: 301019
dashedName: know-when-alt-text-should-be-left-blank
---
# --description--
In the last challenge, you learned that including an `alt` attribute when using `img` tags is mandatory. However, sometimes images are grouped with a caption already describing them, or are used for decoration only. In these cases `alt` text may seem redundant or unnecessary.
In situations when an image is already explained with text content, or does not add meaning to a page, the `img` still needs an `alt` attribute, but it can be set to an empty string. Here's an example:
`<img src="visualDecoration.jpeg" alt="">`
Background images usually fall under the 'decorative' label as well. However, they are typically applied with CSS rules, and therefore not part of the markup screen readers process.
**Note:** For images with a caption, you may still want to include `alt` text, since it helps search engines catalog the content of the image.
# --instructions--
Camper Cat has coded a skeleton page for the blog part of his website. He's planning to add a visual break between his two articles with a decorative image of a samurai sword. Add an `alt` attribute to the `img` tag and set it to an empty string. (Note that the image `src` doesn't link to an actual file - don't worry that there are no swords showing in the display.)
# --hints--
Your `img` tag should have an `alt` attribute.
```js
assert(!($('img').attr('alt') == undefined));
```
The `alt` attribute should be set to an empty string.
```js
assert($('img').attr('alt') == '');
```
# --seed--
## --seed-contents--
```html
<h1>Deep Thoughts with Master Camper Cat</h1>
<article>
<h2>Defeating your Foe: the Red Dot is Ours!</h2>
<p>To Come...</p>
</article>
<img src="samuraiSwords.jpeg">
<article>
<h2>Is Chuck Norris a Cat Person?</h2>
<p>To Come...</p>
</article>
```
# --solutions--
```html
<h1>Deep Thoughts with Master Camper Cat</h1>
<article>
<h2>Defeating your Foe: the Red Dot is Ours!</h2>
<p>To Come...</p>
</article>
<img src="samuraiSwords.jpeg" alt="">
<article>
<h2>Is Chuck Norris a Cat Person?</h2>
<p>To Come...</p>
</article>
```