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Hide the Image ALT Text in the Localization
Hello Articulate Community,
Is there a way to prevent the language validator from seeing and flagging image alt text for translation in Storyline when using the built-in Translation feature?
In our project test of the Storyline Localization feature, all alt text for each image (across states/stages) appears in the Translation tab, which makes the interface cluttered and confusing for validators.
Is there a recommended best practice to manage or exclude alt text from translation tab, or to streamline how alt text is surfaced during validation?
Thank you!
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Thank you for your reply. From a localization workflow standpoint, content intentionally excluded from accessibility should not be queued for translation. If an object is unchecked for accessibility, its text will not surface to end users. Having ALT tags appear in the Translation tab for images, shapes, and all button states (excluded from accessibility) is extremely confusing for validators and creates unnecessary translation work. I look forward to a fix on this. Thanks.
Hi Junbettyyang!
Happy to help!
Currently there is no built-in way to exclude Alt Text when publishing from Storyline to Review 360, for Localization validation. Thanks for letting us know this functionality is important to you. I've shared your insights with our product team!
In the meantime, the Localization group here in the community is filled with users sharing their insights, and best practices. You may want to post this inquiry there as well!
