I wouldn't worry about it. If you are worried, why not change the attribute to "" (blank)? That would at least satisfy XHTML validation.
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If I use an in-line unordered list as the basis for a very simple menu, do I risk any SE duplication penalty for a construction like this:
The menu.gif is always a very simple graphic used as a separator between items in, and as end stops to, the menu.Code:<div id="menubar"> <ul> <li><img src="menu.gif" alt="Bullet" /><a href="index.htm">Home</a></li> <li><img src="menu.gif" alt="Bullet" /><a href="news.htm">News</a></li> <li><img src="menu.gif" alt="Bullet" /><a href="editorial.htm">Editorial</a></li> <li><img src="menu.gif" alt="Bullet" /><a href="about.htm">About</a></li> <li><img src="menu.gif" alt="Bullet" /><a href="contact.htm">Contact</a><img src="menu.gif" alt="Bullet" /></li> </ul> </div>
It is the assignment of the same ”Bullet” value to each of the alt attributes that concerns me.
I wouldn't worry about it. If you are worried, why not change the attribute to "" (blank)? That would at least satisfy XHTML validation.
I am not worry about that. I am just sharing our experience with you.
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