Microsoft Word
When you create documents in Microsoft Word, take advantage of the Accessibility Checker to make your document more accessible to those with disabilities.
Images that Introduce Links
Unlike in the simple list snippet, the images in a multipurpose list snippet are not part of a link. You can follow the basic steps for writing alt text here, focusing on what you are trying to convey with each list item's image. Think about how your images introduce each list of links.
Example:
Modern Campus CMS
We have plenty of guides to help you create more accessible web content on your Modern Campus CMS site.
- Our first list image has the alt text "Check Accessibility". This alt text includes the text present in the image so that those who are blind
or low vision can gain access to the same information as visual users.
- Our second list image has the alt text "Modern Campus logo". This alt text also includes the text present in the image.
Note: We've replaced the default multipurpose list link text so that we don't have vague, redundant links to "Read More" and "Download".
Adding & Replacing Alt Text
Consider alt text each time you add an image to a multipurpose list and whenever you replace an existing image.
- Select your image, then click the Image icon to get to the Insert/Edit options.
- If the image offers absolutely no important visual information or merely repeats nearby
information, you may check the "Image is decorative" option box. Otherwise, make sure
this box is left unchecked.
- Add your alt text to the "Alternative description" box. Click "Save" to confirm.
