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Version 2.01 of my ALT text explainer. Again, comments & suggestions requested, but edits will have to be careful--the ALT text for this image is 1999 characters, so I can't add without trimming.
#alttext #accessibility #disability #imageposting #images
![Why use ALT text?
Officially, ALT text is to describe the image for the sake of vision-impaired people using screen readers, who cannot see the image for themselves.
The basic guideline for how to write ALT text: “imagine you’re describing the image to some one you’re on the phone with”.
But that’s not the only reason to use ALT text! ALT text is also great for:
• people for whom images aren't loading right now (happens more often than people w/good connections realize)
• adding more searchable info than fits in the 300-character main post
• when your image is a picture of text:
• now the text can be quoted/copied/pasted
• readable when when [in very small font]font size is too small[back to regular] for some people
• readable when [in light blue on gray]colors are unreadable[back to regular] for some
• IDing people, animals, places, memes. Not everyone may recognize that actress, politician, bird, anime character the way you do, give them a little info so they’re part of the conversation
• telling a whole little story to go with the image, one you don’t feel like making into a series of posts. Just as a game for yourself, and a treat for people who click on the ALT tag. (see posts by @greenleejw.bsky.social the Surprised Eel Historian, for examples)
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Feel free to copy and use this image, but ONLY if you include this ALT text!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zc5c2cdn3y7diwfbpqfge73l/bafkreichyz6j4zgo3v7iypvid5byqp7j5vhslk7v4hdmoirp74q4jfkx6u)
Why use ALT text? Officially, ALT text is to describe the image for the sake of vision-impaired people using screen readers, who cannot see the image for themselves. The basic guideline for how to write ALT text: “imagine you’re describing the image to some one you’re on the phone with”. But that’s not the only reason to use ALT text! ALT text is also great for: • people for whom images aren't loading right now (happens more often than people w/good connections realize) • adding more searchable info than fits in the 300-character main post • when your image is a picture of text: • now the text can be quoted/copied/pasted • readable when when [in very small font]font size is too small[back to regular] for some people • readable when [in light blue on gray]colors are unreadable[back to regular] for some • IDing people, animals, places, memes. Not everyone may recognize that actress, politician, bird, anime character the way you do, give them a little info so they’re part of the conversation • telling a whole little story to go with the image, one you don’t feel like making into a series of posts. Just as a game for yourself, and a treat for people who click on the ALT tag. (see posts by @greenleejw.bsky.social the Surprised Eel Historian, for examples) --- Feel free to copy and use this image, but ONLY if you include this ALT text!
I want more people to use ALT text. Here's a first draft of an explainer I want to paste as a reply to people who ask "why should I?". Please make suggestions/edits/comments! #alttext #accessibility #disability #imageposting
**Smiling Media**
We offer a service that focuses on posting images and optimising your Google Business Profile.
Regardless of what you are selling, be it cars, houses, cakes, or coffee, our service will help your business stand out and get noticed.
#ImagePosting #Optimise #googlebusinessprofile
**Smiling Media**
We offer a service that focuses on posting images and optimising your Google Business Profile.
Regardless of what you are selling, be it cars, houses, cakes, or coffee, our service will help your business stand out and get noticed.
#ImagePosting #Optimise #googlebusinessprofile
