Alt Text for Images in PowerPoint?

Yes, you read that correctly…it’s possible to enter “alt” text for images in PowerPoint, if you’re using a Windows version. This feature is not supported in the Mac version–which, yes, is just really dumb.

Why would you want to use alt text? For accessibility of course.

Alt Text for PowerPoint 2003 and Prior

Right‐click on an image then choose Format Picture, then select the Web tab. Enter text that describes the purpose and appearance of the image. Click OK.

Alt Text for PowerPoint 2007

Right‐click on an image then choose Size and Position, then select the Alt‐Text tab. Enter text that describes the purpose and appearance of the image. Click OK.

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    • Brandon Muramatsu
      Brandon Muramatsu says:

      LOL, you’re welcome. Gotta love how well Google (or I suppose insert your search engine here), indexes blog posts.

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