Next.js · Junior · Question 64 of 75

Is the `alt` prop required on `next/image`?

✓Correct answer: Yes - it describes the image for screen readers; use alt="" for purely decorative images
2No, Next.js generates it from the file name
3Only for remote images

Explanation

alt is a required prop of <Image>. An empty string tells assistive technology to skip a decorative image.

Further reading

Next.js: <Image> ↗

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