Abbie RhoadDec 11, 2022
Am I doing the alt text thing right? Or am I supposed to put the description a different way?
Show threadAbbie Rhoad
When I posted the photo it asks me to describe the image on the image. Is that all I need to do? #alttext
Dec 11, 2022 at 3:42pmWeb
Show threadJohn KDec 11, 2022
@abbierhoad Looks good to me! đź‘Ť
Show threadJohn KDec 11, 2022
@abbierhoad Some people go into extreme detail though, with colors and measurements etc. I've seen it likened to an exercise in creative writing.
Show threadJocelyn SordoniDec 11, 2022
@abbierhoad yes. You can be as detailed or not as you please. There was a post giving guidelines somewhere which I'll send a link to if I can find it.
Show threadAbbie RhoadDec 11, 2022
@Josordoni thank yoi
Show threadJocelyn SordoniDec 11, 2022
@abbierhoad this might be useful https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/describe-content-images
Write helpful Alt Text to describe images | Digital Accessibility​ Services

Alternative (Alt) Text is an essential part of making content accessible. When adding images, charts, icons or other graphic elements, alt text should be added to ensure your content will be accessible to all users.

Show threadAbbie RhoadDec 11, 2022
@Josordoni my question right now is if I am putting the description in the proper place.
Show threadJocelyn SordoniDec 11, 2022
@abbierhoad oh, well it came up fine for me, so I guess you must be!