Author
Patrick Bass Submitted
Jun 7, 2026 9:51am Reviewed
Jun 7, 2026 9:51am Summary
Added by audit doc-gap batch Image Alt Text in Posts
Alt text makes images accessible to screen readers and appears when an image fails to load.
Setting alt text in Markdown
Use the standard Markdown image syntax:
The text in square brackets is the alt text.
AI-suggested alt text
When you upload an image using the toolbar, click the AI wand (✨) to generate a suggested description. Edit the suggestion before inserting.
Best practices
- Describe the content and purpose of the image.
- Keep alt text under 125 characters.
- For decorative images, use empty alt text:
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## Image Alt Text in Posts Alt text makes images accessible to screen readers and appears when an image fails to load. ### Setting alt text in Markdown Use the standard Markdown image syntax: ```  ``` The text in square brackets is the alt text. ### AI-suggested alt text When you upload an image using the toolbar, click the AI wand (✨) to generate a suggested description. Edit the suggestion before inserting. ### Best practices - Describe the content and purpose of the image. - Keep alt text under 125 characters. - For decorative images, use empty alt text: ``.
