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Embedded objects without a description

Lighthouse / axe call it: <object> elements must have alternate text · <object> elements do not have alternate text

An embedded file (PDF, animation) has no text alternative.

Who it leaves out: blind people (screen readers)

How to fix it

Add a short description.

In the code

Provide fallback text inside <object> or an aria-label describing it.

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