How to Add Alt. Text to Images, Shapes, and Icons
Right-click the Image, Shape, or Icon
Select “Edit Alt. Text…”
Explain What the Image, Shape, or Icon is
In this example, you could say, “The SNHU logo.” If the image shape or icon is only "decorative," then put a check mark in the box "Mark as decorative" to let the screen reader and user know that image is not important content.
How to Add Alt. Text to Graphs and Tables
Select the Entire Graph
Right-click on the Graph
Select “Edit Alt. Text …”
Explain What the Graph Shows in the Description Box
Include information to understand the content. For this example, “The time it takes during the study for the trial to be completed. As the trials increase, also does time.”
Additional Resources
- How to Video for Making Graphs Accessible for Everyone (00:04:12)
- Video for why it is important to add alt. text to image (00:02:20)
- Make your Excel documents accessible to people with disabilities - Microsoft Support
- Microsoft Excel Video Accessibility Training - Microsoft Support
- SNHU Accessibility and Assistive Technology Resources