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# Adding Alt Text to an Image

Every image in a post needs an alt text (alternative text) description. Alt text is necessary for accessibility devices (such as screen readers) and provides Search Engine Optimization (SEO) benefits. 

1. In a post, click an image.
2. In the **Settings** panel (on right), make sure the **Block** tab is active. In the **Block** tab area, scroll down to the **Image settings** area (click the down arrow to expand this area, if necessary.) 
3. In the **Alt text** box, add a brief description of the content of the photo.
4. When finished, click **Save Draft**.

<figure><img src="https://1243799026-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M5grxfZSApsc1ZJG_YM%2Fuploads%2FSP5BcjSGEhDelHzkXRq9%2Fadding-alt-text.webp?alt=media&amp;token=1ae3a246-619d-4095-947a-3cb659c55727" alt="Adding alt text to an image in a post"><figcaption><p>Adding alt text to an image in a post.</p></figcaption></figure>