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==When to write a media caption?==
==When to write a media caption?==
==How to use the caption feature?==


==How to describe the media?==
==How to describe the media?==


==#AltForMe for more inclusivity==
==#AltForMe for more inclusivity==
==How to treat posts with uncaptioned media?==


==External links==
==External links==


* [https://alttexthalloffame.org AltText Hall of Fame]
* [https://alttexthalloffame.org AltText Hall of Fame]
* [https://axesslab.com/alt-texts/ Ultimate guide]
* [https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/describe-content-images Write helpful Alt Text]

Revision as of 11:44, 4 August 2024

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A media caption, also known as AltText or simply alt, is a textual representation of the content of a media file attached to a Fediverse post. Most Fediverse software has a caption feature, so you don't have to describe the media in the post body, but in a separate text field. The text can then be read out loud by screen readers, instead of just noting, that there is a media file, and it can be seen when hovering over the file.

Why is this important?

When to write a media caption?

How to use the caption feature?

How to describe the media?

#AltForMe for more inclusivity

How to treat posts with uncaptioned media?

External links