: One image in the group must contain the alt attribute that summarizes the entire group's information.

Imagine a 5-star rating system where a product has earned 3.5 stars.

: Reduces the number of interactive or vocalized elements, speeding up page navigation.

To correctly implement G196 under W3C Standards , the following conditions must be met:

In web design, complex information is often conveyed through a collection of related images—such as a star rating system, a segmented progress bar, or a multi-part infographic. Providing individual alt-text for every single image in such a group can be redundant and distracting for users of assistive technologies (AT), such as screen readers. Technique offers a streamlined solution by consolidating the description into a single image within the group. 2. Objective

In the context of the , G196 is a specific technical document titled "Using a text alternative on one item within a group of images that describes all items in the group."

: Assigning "Star 1", "Star 2", "Star 3", "Half Star", and "Empty Star" to each image. G196 Method : Image 1 : alt="Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars" Images 2-5 : alt="" 5. Benefits for User Experience