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Alternative text (alt text) is text that is used in place of non-text content for those using assistive technology (e.g. a screen reader) to describe the purpose and/or content of the image. who cannot view the non-text content. In order for people with disabilities to be able to use this text, the text must be able to be read and used by the assistive technologies (and the accessibility features in browsers) that people with disabilities use (i.e. a screen reader).To To ensure Accessibility standards are being met, alt text is required on any image added to LEARN using the HTML Editor (web pages, announcements, discussions, etc.). |
This article describes how to add a new image or edit an existing image within your LEARN course content along with the required Alternative Text (alt text) to accompany the image.
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With your cursor placed where you would like the image added, click Insert Image.
The following screen will appear:
You have a number of options to add the image.
To add an image from your device, click My Computer.
Upload the image by dragging the image onto the LEARN window, or by clicking Upload and choosing the file from your device.
Once completely uploaded, click Add
To add an image already in the course, click Course Offering Files.
Navigate to and click the checkbox beside the desired image.
Click Add
You will then be asked to provide the alt text. An option exists to identify the image as decorative. Please note that if you identify the image as decorative, the image will be ignored by most screen readers, and the alt text will not be read.
Once your alt text is complete, click OK.
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