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Type:
Bug
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Resolution: Fixed
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Priority:
Low
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Affects Version/s: 9.7.0
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Component/s: Accessibility
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9.07
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Severity 3 - Minor
Issue Summary
The informative image logo present in the header region has an inaccurate alt text.
Steps to Reproduce
- Navigate to the header region
- Inspect the image logo
- Observe the screen reader announcement.
Screenshot

Actual Result
The informative image has an inaccurate alt attribute. The text "InstEnv Jira" is inaccurate as it is not clear. As a result, the screen reader might get confused about the purpose of this image.
Expected Result
Provide the text alternative as “Jira logo” for the mentioned informative image using alt attribute.
Code snippet
<a href="https://instenv-83741-vwx4.instenv.internal.atlassian.com/secure/MyJiraHome.jspa" aria-label="Go to home page"><img src="/s/277qz5/970000/1dlckms/_/images/jira-generic.png" alt="JIRA logo - Instant environment"" data-aui-responsive-header-index="0"></a>
Workaround
Currently there is no known workaround for this behavior. A workaround will be added here when available
Environment
MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)
macOs Ventura 13.3.1 (a) (22E772610a)
Chrome - Version 113.0.5672.63 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Firefox- Version 92.0 (64-bit)
Safari- Version 16.4 (18615.1.26.110.1)
JAWS- Version 2021
NVDA- Version 2021.2
Voiceover - Version Latest
- is related to
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CWD-5827 Header: Missing textual description for informative image link
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- Closed
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JRASERVER-73451 System Dashboard page : Inappropriate aria-label is provided for JIRA logo image
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- Closed
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BAM-25313 Header: Inaccurate textual description specified for informative image.
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- Ready for Development
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- resolves
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JRASERVER-73451 System Dashboard page : Inappropriate aria-label is provided for JIRA logo image
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- Closed
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- is resolved by
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