Web 1 Strand 5 Flashcards
alt attribute
alt text is useful for the visually impaired and increases the accessibility for a website. All images and links should use the alt attribute. An HTML attribute added to an image tag that allows you to specify text to display. This text appears when you put your mouse over an image and leave it there. It is not necessary for web designers to put any text there, but if they include terms specific to the Web site, some of the search engines may list the site higher in their results.
raster image
Comprised of color pixels in a rectangular grid. Bitmaps come in many file formats such as GIF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PICT, PCX, and DIB.
compression
The process of making computer data smaller, consequently, the information takes up less disk or file space and may be transmitted in less time.
crop
A tool to remove part of an object from an image.
logo
A word, phrase, symbol, or graphic that identifies an organization, company, or brand.
Navigation bar
A set of css buttons or hyperlinks that when clicked on take you to other sections of the site.
optimize
To customize a web page so that it will run at its utmost capacity in terms of speed and efficiency.
rollover
A CSS element in a Web page that changes appearance when you trigger it by rolling over it with the mouse.