Bookmark Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Alternative (Alt) Text 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. Learn More: Webinar recording: How to Write Alt Text for E-Learning Article: How To Write Alt Text for the 4 Most Common Types of Images in E-Learning Article: Storyline 360: Adding Alternate Text for Screen Readers Article: Rise 360: How to Add Alternative Text to Images