Alt text

I am new to web design and you helpful people have already
solved one problem for me, now I have another one...my alt text is
not showing on mouse over in IE6, and ideas?

I have the same problem in the latest SAFARI 4.0.3 and in FIREFOX and in OPERA.... I tried them all.
I took Matthew's advice but the dash had to be an equal sign.
This gives the "title" the "hover over function" for any image you choose, (that the ALT TEXT feature should have given it.)
I left the ALT TEXT info in there, too, in case it works on mobile phones.
Worse scenario, it will show a double hover over on the mobile. At least the info should be there, and it is now on the browser when you check it.
I added the code below....
title="Your title goes here"
( I placed it just in front of the alt="..........." )
By the way..... MY F12 never worked on my IMAC. I have an older extended key board, because the new wireless had fewer F keys and other features were missing, so I use an older wired keyboard. So, to check the ALT TEXT features workability, I had to set up the FUNCTION KEYS in Dreamweaver, and when I go to CHECK BROWSER I must use OPTION and F12, and it now works fine!!!
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SITE! AND THANK EVERYONE OUT THERE ANSWERING OUR QUESTIONS. YOU SAVED ME HOURS OF PAIN!!

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