Glossary

Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.

Composite Figure (Multi-panel Figure, Multi-element Figure)

A figure that contains multiple distinct visual elements combined into a single image, such as a series of screenshots labeled (a) through (f), a set of charts showing different data sets, or a mix of…

• document accessibility
• content accessibility
• images
• data visualization

Functional Image

An image that serves as an interactive control, such as a link, button, or form input, rather than simply conveying information. When an image is used as a link or button, its alternative text must de…

• web development
• images