Fundamentals of Alt Text

Course 4 of 5 in NOAA Graphic Design

Learn the essential skills of adding descriptive alt text to images for online accessibility in just 30 minutes.

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About This Course

The most common question we hear is “What do I need to put in alt text for this image?” This is an easy skill to learn, and one that everyone online should know how to do.

Estimated Time: 30 Minutes

Course Objectives

  • How to add alt text to different platforms and websites
  • How to identify the type of alt text you need to write
  • How to write excellent alt text

Curriculum30 minutes

  • Introduction
  • Introduction Video
  • Lesson
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Alt Text
  • Chapter 2: Image Types
  • Chapter 3: Alt Text Practice
  • Assessment
  • Assessment - Fundamentals of Alt Text
  • Course Survey

About This Course

The most common question we hear is “What do I need to put in alt text for this image?” This is an easy skill to learn, and one that everyone online should know how to do.

Estimated Time: 30 Minutes

Course Objectives

  • How to add alt text to different platforms and websites
  • How to identify the type of alt text you need to write
  • How to write excellent alt text

Curriculum30 minutes

  • Introduction
  • Introduction Video
  • Lesson
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Alt Text
  • Chapter 2: Image Types
  • Chapter 3: Alt Text Practice
  • Assessment
  • Assessment - Fundamentals of Alt Text
  • Course Survey