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Alternative (Alt) Text

Allison LaMotte
By Allison LaMotte

Alternative (alt) text is descriptive text that course authors or web developers can add to visual media—like images—so people using screen readers can get an idea of what’s pictured.

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  • Storyline 360: Adding Alternate Text for Screen Readers
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