How do I add alt text in WordPress?

By uhwoapps on September 18, 2017

General Instructions

  1. When selecting an image using the Media Library, provide a brief description of the image in the Alt Text box and click Select Photo button.
    Wordpress Select Photo Alt Text

In WordPress, Alt Text is associated with the picture.  In the event this image is used on another page or post, you do not need to provide Alt Text again for that same image.

Alternate Methods

If you want to be proactive and ensure all your images in your microsite have the alt text property, you can also access Alt Text properties in the WordPress dashboard.  You can do this by:

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard (e.g. http://westoahu.hawaii.edu/yourmicrosite/wp-admin)
  2. Click on Media on the left.
    Wordpress Dashboard Media Library
  3. Click on the image.
    Wordpress Dashboard Media Library Select Image
  4. If the Alt Text field is blank, provide an appropriate Alt Text value for the image. Then click the X in the upper right corner to close the prompt.
    Wordpress Dashboard Media Library Alt Text