What should you include for any images or visuals in your presentation?

• A. High quality caption describing the visual
• B. Alternative text describing the content
• C. An image file name only
• D. A link to the source of the image

Answer: (B)

Alternative text for images is essential for accessibility. Alt text describes the content and function of a visual so people using screen readers or text-only displays can understand what the image conveys, even if the image cannot be seen. It also helps when images fail to load or when slides are shared in non-visual formats, and it supports searchability and navigation. While captions are helpful for all readers, they don’t replace alt text for assistive technology. A descriptive image file name alone provides little information to most users, and linking to a source is useful for attribution but doesn’t convey the image’s content to someone who can’t view it. For most presentations, include concise, meaningful alt text that communicates the image’s key information or purpose.