How to Add Alt Tags to Images in Wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to Add Alt Tags to Images in Wordpress: step-by-step guide
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Media.
Select on Add new to upload your image file.
After uploading, click on the image then select Edit.
In the right-hand panel, you’ll see a field labeled Alt Text.
Enter a descriptive text for the image in this field. This text should describe the content or function of the image.
Click Done to apply the alt text to your image.
Quick answer: To add alt tags to images in WordPress, navigate to Media in your dashboard, upload a new image file, and select Edit. Next, enter a descriptive text in the Alt Text field located in the right-hand panel, then click Done to apply the changes to your image.
About this WordPress tutorial
Optimize your WordPress images for accessibility and SEO by adding descriptive alt text in the media editor with this quick guide. This guide shows how to add Alt Tags to Images in Wordpress in 6 steps, starting with "In your WordPress dashboard, go to Media" and finishing with "Click Done to apply the alt text to your image". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Alt Tags to Images in Wordpress?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to add amazon affiliate link to wordpress, How to Add an Image Gallery to WordPress in Only Two Steps and How to Add Banner in Wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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