How do I add alt text to images in the D2L Brightspace HTML Editor?

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Insert an image using Brightspace HTML editor 

Please see: Insert and edit images with Brightspace editor at D2L Brightspace Community

Designate alt text for an image already on an HTML page in Brightspace

  1. Select "Edit" or "Edit HTML" for the Content page, Announcement or other field that contains the image for which you want to designate alt text
  2. Click on the image. The menu for image options will appear directly in line with the top or bottom edge of the image
  3. Select the "Image options" icon of a white foreground on dark background
  4. Designate the image as decorative or provide an Alternative description
    1. Fill in the check box if the image is decorative
    2. Fill in Alt Text for Accessibility if the image is informative
  5. Click Save button on the Insert/Edit Image popup
  6. Click Save on the Edit HTML page or window


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