How to Add Alt Text to Images in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Add Alt Text to Images in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, hover your mouse cursor over the attached image under the Your Post section and then click 'Alt'.
Following that, come up with a unique alt text that best describes the image. Enter it afterwards into the 'Alternative Text' input field.
Once done, tap 'Add' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the alt text will be added to the image file in your Hootsuite post.
Quick answer: To add alt text to images in Hootsuite, hover over the attached image in the Composer panel and click Alt. Enter a unique description into the Alternative Text input field, tap Add, and the alt text is successfully added to your post's image file.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Enhance accessibility by adding descriptive alternative text to your image files within the Hootsuite Composer panel using these simple steps. This guide shows how to add Alt Text to Images in Hootsuite in 4 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, hover your mouse cursor over the attached image unde..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the alt text will be added to the image file in your Hoot...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Hootsuite 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 Text to Images in Hootsuite?
4 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 Hootsuite data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Hootsuite. Related guides: How to Add Emojis to Posts on Hootsuite, How to Add Images to Posts on Hootsuite and How to Add Line Breaks to Hootsuite Posts. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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