A Google Workspace update makes alt text easier to add

A screen shot sample of a Google Doc with an image of a guitar headstock. To the right, the “Image options” sidebar shows Alt Text as the fifth option, with a description of what alt text is for, and a box for entering details about the image. Image: Google

Adding alt text to an image in a Google Workspace project is getting much easier after an update included the accessibility improvement. Until recently, adding alt text to images was hidden behind a right-click menu. Now, the option will show up in the “Image options” sidebar — not only that, but the option now comes with an explanation for the feature, telling users what the purpose of alt text is.

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