Explanation of image for blind or low vision visitor

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  lyndakosowan · Member · Apr 21, 2016 at 7:41 pm

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  I would like blind or low vision visitors who are using a screen reader know what the photo is about even if they can’t see it. I see the caption feature, but the screen reader would need to see a description BEHIND the image. What’s the process? Thanks.

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  staff-zinnia · Staff · Apr 21, 2016 at 8:30 pm

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  Hi @lyndakosowan ,

  I’m looking into this for you. This is not something i’ve tried to do before. I’ll get back to you.

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  staff-zinnia · Staff · Apr 21, 2016 at 8:46 pm

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  Ok. You are going to need to utilize Alt Texts.

  Let me know if you need more help.

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  lyndakosowan · Member · Apr 21, 2016 at 9:30 pm

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  Thanks, that’s kind of you. If I have already uploaded an image and used “insert media” to place it on a page of our website, is there a way to go back and edit the image and add “alt texts” without having to insert it again? Have a good evening!

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  staff-zinnia · Staff · Apr 22, 2016 at 2:19 am

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  I think the easiest way to edit the Alt Text for existing images is if you go through your WP-Admin dashboard.
  Here’s the link to get you there: https://lyndakosowanwordpress.com/wp-admin/edit.php

  Click edit on the post that contains the image you want to update. Then click on the actual image, click the pencil icon, update the Alt Text, click the ‘update’ button for the image, and then ‘update’ the post once all the images in that post have been edited.

  Hope this helps. Let me know if you run into any trouble.