Adding Alt-Text to an Image in Moodle (using Panorama)

Adding Alt-Text to an Image (using Panorama)

In this tutorial, you will learn how to add alt-text (alternative text) to an image in Moodle.

Tutorial Steps
Step 1

Enable Edit mode on your course page.

 edit mode
Step 2 Choose "edit settings" for the item that includes an image without alt-text.  edit settings link outlined in blue
Step 3 In the text editor, click the dial icon. dial icon outlined in blue 
Step 4 Click Fix Issue next to "The item does not have an alternative description." Fix issue button outlined in blue
Step 5

A dialogue box will pop up, explaining the issue and giving you an opportunity to type in descriptive alternative text. 

Click the Add Fix button.

shows box where you can type in alt-text for image 
Step 6 Now, click Fix Issue next to any other issues and Panorama will walk you through those steps.  fix issue button
Step 7 Once it makes the update(s), close the Panorama box and then click Save Changes or Save and Return to Course.  Save and return to course button


Questions? Please submit a Help Ticket to SCC E-Learning (under "Select Type of Help," choose "Moodle Assistance")

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