Alt Text: What to Write
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Alt Text: What to Write
Alt Text: What to Write
Images are decorative, functional, or informative. Skip alt text for decorative. Describe the action for functional. Convey the message for informative.
Nielsen Norman Group (www.nngroup.com)
Did you know that you should end your alt text with a period?
"End alt text with a period, even if it isn’t a full sentence. The period ensures that the screen reader pauses after reading the alt text."
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DJM (freelance for hire)replied to DJM (freelance for hire) last edited by
If not seen already @stefan
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Stefan Bohacekreplied to DJM (freelance for hire) last edited by
@cybeardjm This is a good tip, thank you!
I was already doing this, but didn't know it was useful.
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SofaKingHighreplied to DJM (freelance for hire) last edited by
@cybeardjm a few dozen more posts like this and I might be marginally competent at making alt text. Next post on the topic, are there any goofy keys I shouldn’t use because it freaks out a screen reader? Any other weird things like how it paces the words or will it do a funny accent if something is in the wrong bracket/parenthesis?
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DJM (freelance for hire)replied to SofaKingHigh last edited by
@Buthowhighishigh Am not able to answer, but @stefan might have leads to answer this.
I'd say, the KISS method is the best way: Keep It Simple, Stupid! It works all the time
But, sure, outside of English, what about special characters (e.g. I know many/most/all emojis should be avoided)? -
Stefan Bohacekreplied to DJM (freelance for hire) last edited by [email protected]
@cybeardjm @Buthowhighishigh Great question!
I have an article at https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/polls-about-alt-text-on-social-media/ with some tips and links to resources -- and happy to add more!
