JesseApr 21, 2023
If you use #AltText, I have one thing to say to you.
Thank you. You may not get commentary on a post every time you write it out acknowledging that you did, but as someone who's #Blind, trust me. We notice.
If you don't write AltText on your photos, we notice that too. Please give it a try. Imagine how you'd feel if you came across picture after picture that looks like a blank screen to you. You'd be frustrated, right?
If you don't know where to start, check out my pinned thread on AltText.
Show threadDigitalStefan

@JesseF8693 Is there a good way to describe photo's and screenshots? I know what I'm trying to capture in a photo, but I'm not skilled in the descriptive writing department.

I do try, but I always wonder if I'm inlcluding either too much irrelevant information or not enough.

Apr 22, 2023 at 12:43pmWeb
Show threadJesseApr 22, 2023
@DigitalStefan The biggest thing to figure out before you write a description is, why are you sharing this? What, about the photo, makes it boost worthy? If you were talking to a friend, how would you describe it to them?
You don't need to describe every little detail in most cases, just the core of what the photo is so someone gets the message.
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Show threadJesseApr 22, 2023
@DigitalStefan Screenshots, particularly with text, are something of a different story. In that case, the message is more important, so it's best to write out as much of the text word for word as you can so we get the same information. That said, it may not be necessary to write things like time or author if that information is present. Just the body itself.
I hope that makes sense.
Show threadDigitalStefanApr 22, 2023
@JesseF8693 yes Thankyou. I will keep this in mind. Appreciate your taking to time to reply.
Show threadJesseApr 22, 2023
@DigitalStefan My pleasure.