# WCAG 2.2 – 1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception)

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.4 Distinguishable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Images of text are not used at all – except as pure decoration or where essential, such as a logo.

## How to get it right

Implement quotes, price tags and chart labels as real text or SVG text too.

## Who benefits

- People with low vision

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-4-9/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/images-of-text-no-exception)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#images-of-text-no-exception)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._