Microsoft Excel: Add Alt-Text to your Charts

Overview

This short article outlines how to add alt-text to your charts, making them easier to access and use.

Instructions

  1. Select the Chart.
  2. Right-click on the Chart.
  3. Select View Alt-Text.
  4. Enter Alt-text for the Chart. This will be automatically saved.

Alternate instructions:

  1. Select the Chart.
  2. Select the Review tab.
  3. Select the Check Accessibility drop-down.
  4. Select Alt-Text.
  5. Enter Alt-Text for the Chart.

Right-click menu for a chart shows options such as Change Chart Type and Select Data, with **View Alt Text** highlighted to open the accessibility description for the chart.

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