Error · object-alt
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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