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How do I tag an image and then add my descriptive (Alt) text?

All images and charts require an alternative text (Alt text) description. The Alt Text allows screen readers to read the image description out loud. If it is not added, the document cannot be read correctly with a reader or an accessibility scan.

Steps for tagging an image and aadding the Alt text description in a PDF doucment

1. Under the ADVANCED menu, select the "Accessibility option, then scroll down and click the "TouchUp Reading Order" button.
   
   
   
   
2. Now that the "TouchUp Reading Order" menu is visible, click the T1 button in the upper far right of the menu to ensure that the cursor can capture items on the PDF page.
   
   
   
   
3. Take the mouse and capture the image by encircling the image with the cursor, the options for tagging is now highlighted.
   
   
   
   
4. Select the Figure option from the "TouchUp Reading Order" menu.
   
   
   
   
5. The Image is now tagged: however, it still needs an alt description added.
   
   
   
   
6. Place the cursor over the text "Figure - No Alternate Text Exist" or the "X" out image; then right click. Select the "Edit Alternate Text" option.
   
   
7. The "Edit Alternate Text" option will open a window.
   
   
   
   
8. Fill the window in with a description of the image.
   
   
   
   
9. Press okay and now the Figure reads the description (Image of SAMHSA Logo).
   
   

 

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Last Update: 11/14/2008