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Alt text (alternative text) describes an image so people who use screen readers know what it shows. Add it to your images in Vista Social, and it is published along with your post.
Vista Social supports alt text for images published to Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
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Note Vista Social automatically generates alt text for the images you upload. Review it and edit it whenever you need to. Learn more in Semantic Analysis: How to use AI-generated insights for your images and videos. |
How to add alt text in the Media Library
1. Go to the Media Library. To show only images, click Filters, select Images under Type, and click Apply.
2. To upload a new image, click Add media in the top right corner.
3. Click the three-dot menu on the image and select Settings.
4. Enter or edit the description in Alternative text and click Update.
How to add alt text while creating a post
1. Create your post and add your image.
2. Click the three-dot menu on the attached image and select Settings.
3. Enter or edit the description in Alternative text and click Update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is alt text?
A: A short description of an image that screen readers read aloud. It makes your visual content accessible to people with visual impairments.
Q: Does Vista Social create alt text automatically?
A: Yes. When you upload an image, Vista Social generates alt text for it. Open the image's Settings to review or edit it.
Q: Which social networks support alt text?
A: Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
Q: Can I add alt text to an image that is already in my Media Library?
A: Yes. You don't need to upload it again. Open the image's Settings, enter the description in Alternative text, and click Update.
Q: How do I know which images have alt text?
A: In the Media Library, each image card shows alt text next to the file details when the image has it. Learn more in Getting started with the Media Library.
Need help?
Reach out to our support team, and we are happy to help.
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Getting started with the Media Library
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