Accessibility - PowerPoint: Adding Alternative Text to Images

Overview

This article explains how to add alternative text (alt text) to images so users with visual impairments can understand visual content.

Considerations

• Describe images in 1–2 sentences (~150 characters)
• Match description to context
• Avoid repeating captions
• Use proper punctuation
• Mark decorative images appropriately

Steps

1. Right-click the image
2. Select Edit Alt Text
3. Enter a clear description in the Alt Text pane