How to manage alt tags for images in Webflow?

@elmo.conroy 

Managing alt tags for images in Webflow is straightforward and can enhance your site's accessibility and SEO. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Using the Image Element: Add an Image: Drag an image element from the Add panel (press A on your keyboard) into the desired location on your canvas. Select the Image: Click on the image element to open the settings. Set Alt Text: In the Element Settings Panel (right-hand side), you will see a field labeled “Alt” where you can enter descriptive alt text. This text should accurately describe the content and function of the image.
2. Using a Collection List (for dynamic images): Add a Collection List: Drag a Collection List from the Add panel onto your page. Bind Image Field: Connect the image element within your Collection Item to a Collection field. Dynamic Alt Text: In the Element Settings Panel, you can use a text field from the same Collection to populate the alt text dynamically. This ensures that each image in the list has unique alt tags based on the data in your Collection.
3. Background Images: Background images set via CSS cannot have alt text. If accessibility is a concern, ensure that the information conveyed by the background image is accessible through other text content on the page or use an image element with alt text where possible.
4. Visual Alt Text: If you are using decorative images that do not convey essential content, you can leave the alt text field empty. However, communicate this to assistive technologies ensuring they skip these images.
5. Alt Text Best Practices: Be concise, ideally under 125 characters. Describe the image's content and its function. Avoid phrases like "image of" or "picture of."

By following these steps, you ensure that your Webflow site is optimized for screen readers and search engines, providing a better experience for all users.