Add alt tags in PowerPoint

PowerPoint images, charts and tables need alternative text -- meaningful descriptions of the objects. Here's how to find the alt tag box in your version of PowerPoint. Once there, fill in the "description" box. Generally, the "title" box can be left blank.

Image (PC)

  • Right-click image
  • Click Format Picture
  • Click Size & Properties icon
  • Click Alt Text

Image (Mac)

  • Right-click image
  • Click Size & Position
  • Click Alt Text

Chart (PC)

  • Right-click chart
  • Click Format Chart Area
  • Click Chart Options
  • Click Size & Properties icon
  • Click Alt Text

Chart (Mac)

  • Hover over chart to find "chart area" 
  • Click to see Format Chart Area sidebar
  • Click Chart Options Tab 
  • Click Size & Properties icon
  • Click Alt Text

Table (PC)

  • Right-click table
  • Click Format Shape
  • Click Shape Options tab
  • Click Size & Properties
  • Click Alt Text

Table (Mac)

  • Right-click table
  • Click Format Shape
  • Click Size & Properties icon
  • Click Alt Text