The platform automatically adds alt texts or other data attributes (depending on which module is being used) to images to make them more accessible. These texts are taken from the Asset name (title) set in the Asset Manager.
If you make use of Inline images in a text block using the 'image' icon, you can set it yourself by filling out the 'change image text alternative' input field:
An alt text is used when a browser can not display the image or for accessibility reasons.
Alt text for different modules
How alt text is handled depends on where the image is placed in your Newsroom.
| Module | Alt text behavior | Customization |
|---|---|---|
| Image module | Automatically uses the Asset name (title) from the Asset Manager. | No separate alt-text field. You can change the Asset name, but this also changes the title used elsewhere. |
| Image in a Text block | Allows you to set a custom text alternative using the image icon in the text editor. | Yes. Alt text can be edited independently of the Asset name. |
| Video module | Does not have a separate alt-text field. | Not available. Use captions and supporting text to improve accessibility. |
What if you need different alt text and an Asset name?
If you want to keep a descriptive Asset name for media downloads while using different alt text for accessibility, consider inserting the image directly into a Text block. This allows you to customize the text alternative without changing the Asset name.
If the image also needs to be offered as a downloadable file, you can make it available separately using a Downloads module.
For videos, we recommend adding captions and providing a transcript or descriptive text where appropriate. Video modules support VTT captions.