Alt Text is a description that is added to content in a document such as of images, graphs and charts.
It is read by screen readers to describe a photo or graphic for individuals who are visually impaired.
The instructions below outline the steps to add Alt Text to content in a Word document.
STEP 1:
- From your document, select the image that needs a description.
Option A
Right click on the image and select Format Picture.
Option B
Click on the image and select Picture Format from the menu.
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
- Add Title and Description in the appropriate fields.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid using the option 'Generate Alt text for me'.
This option will create an automated description that does not properly describe the image.