Alt text is a short written description of an image that describes the appearance, content and/or function of an image. Screen readers read the alt text aloud to website visitors, allowing them to ...

First of all, what is alternative text? Alternative text, or alt text, is the written description of an image that we include in online pages and documents for those who do not see it. When we write ...

This guidance is meant to be a starting point to create a deeper understanding of the implications alt text can have when people are the subject of an image. As you read, it is important to note that ...

When sharing images on social media, you’re probably thinking about how many likes and comments will roll in. But before you hit post, consider that you could be excluding lots of people from enjoying ...

Accessibility might not be the first thing you think about when you post on IG or TikTok, but it can be a huge help for people with disabilities, and it only takes a few seconds to implement. My title ...

Threads, Meta's Twitter alternative, is here, carrying some Instagram features in tow but really lacking when it comes to others. One of these is alternative text (alt text), a crucial tool for ...

A Sir Antony Gormley sculpture on a Kent beach has had an alternative text (alt text) description added to highlight the importance of making visual content accessible. Alt text is a written ...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticised for misusing alt text on social media - weeks after big brands were called out for doing it. His official Twitter account posted a four-picture photo ...