Adding Alt Text to Images

Adding Alt Text to an image already uploaded in Sitecore is an easy process. Just follow the steps below.

1. Select the Sitecore icon at the top left of the page to access the Sitecore Dashboard.
2. Select the Media Library icon.
3. Navigate to your images folder from the content tree and view the image thumbnails from the content area.
   • Notice you will see a red warning text alerting you that the image requires further information. This warning indicates there is a missing Alt Text.
     
     
     
4. Select the image. The image dialogue box appears with a yellow message.
5. Select the Lock and Edit link in the message to check out the image.
   
6. Scroll down to the Image section and enter the alternate text in the Alt field.
   
7. Save your changes.
8. Select the Edit  icon then  Check In to unlock the image and check it back in.
   

NOTE: You will need to contact your System Administrator to have your image published if it is not being added to a page you are submitting for approval.