Everything you need to know to write effective alt text

Alt Text written on the keyboard button
Time Required
40 minutes
Recommended Learning
No
Confidence Level
Beginner

Write effective alt text to make visuals accessible. Without descriptive text, people with visual disabilities may miss important information in your content. Alt text helps by conveying the meaning and context of images and other visual elements. Screen readers like Microsoft Narrator, JAWS and NVDA read alt text aloud, improving understanding and user experience. This guide explains how to write and use meaningful alt text across Microsoft 365 products.

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