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Hello
I need to learn how to add alternative text on Word. I have Word 2016.
The course I'm studying has a picture from a page on Word that has a 'Format Picture' box with tabs to select 'Alt text' but I can see how I can get the box with the options. Clicking on 'Format' give me a toolbar but I can't find any way forward from there.
Can anyone help?
Thank you.
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Right-click your picture and choose the Format Picture option from the context menu. In the Format Picture pane, you'll find the option for Alt text here:
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