Accessibility
An icon can decorate a control or carry information that the reader needs. That distinction matters when planning labels, keyboard interaction, and alternatives to visual content.
When preparing interface artwork with the CSS sprite creator, consider the text and controls that will surround it. The tool generates image-positioning CSS; accessible names and interaction belong in the page that uses those images.
CSS Sprites in Modern Web Design: When They Help and How to Test Them
Learn when CSS sprites still make sense, how to map icons from a sprite sheet, and how to test loading, accessibility, and high-density screens.