Alt Text Hall of FameMar 2, 2024

Reposting this amazing mini-guide on how to write helpful alt text created by @Veron4ica (source: https://veroniiiica.com/how-to-write-alt-text-image-descriptions-visually-impaired/) and found via @karengregory (including Karen's original image description) so that I can pin it.

#AltText #ImageDescription #accessibility #a11y

Show threadFiona TurnerMar 2, 2024
@alttexthalloffame @karengregory I'm probably coming across as incredibly stupid but how do the focal point correctly. Just don't get what it means in relation to post. Apologies in advance if that made no sense.
Show threadAlt Text Hall of FameMar 3, 2024

@fifi65 @karengregory Not at all!

I'd say it's just the most important part of the image you want to bring the attention to?

Or maybe you can elaborate on the question, if I'm missing something.

Show threadFiona TurnerMar 3, 2024
@alttexthalloffame @karengregory Yeah I thought as much. I'm guessing paw on book should be okay. Also I was just curious as to what it's purpose was, if that makes sense & thank you for replying.
Show threadAlt Text Hall of FameMar 3, 2024

@fifi65 @karengregory No problem!

I'm guessing that it helps decide how to crop the image on platforms/in apps that don't show the full image by default.

Show threadFiona Turner
@alttexthalloffame makes sense! got it, thank you.
Mar 3, 2024 at 2:44pmWeb
Show threadAlt Text Hall of FameMar 3, 2024
@fifi65 My pleasure!