Assistive Technology Initiative

Adding alternative text descriptions to Twitter images (iOS)

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Korey Singleton
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Assistive Technology Initiative
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To add alternative text descriptions for Twitter in iOS, do the following:

  • Add an image from your photo gallery or take a picture.
  • After adding an image, tap +ALT. (NOTE: You can also tap on the image a second time to open the Edit photo screen. Tap ALT on the bottom right.)

 

 

  • On the Write alt text screen, add your alt text description beneath the photo.

  • Tap Done.
  • Tap Tweet when you are ready to post your message.