Alternative Text

Alternative text, also known as alt text, is descriptive text that conveys the meaning of an image in digital content. It is designed to make visual content accessible to people with vision disabilities.

When a student uses assistive technology such as a screen reader, the screen reader will read the onscreen text aloud. When the screen reader reaches an image, it will read the alt text for that image so the user can know what the image is meant to convey.

from Authoring Meaningful Alternative Text | Section 508.gov.

Examples of how to write alt text can be found at: Authoring Meaningful Alternative Text | Section 508.gov.

Alt Text in Folio

1. Open the Folio Editor
2. Insert an image into the editor. You will be prompted to enter the alt text or check the box for decorative.
3. Type the alternative text in the text box provided, or check the box for this image is decorative.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Save and Close.

Last updated: 4/22/2025