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Allow the addition of Alt Text for images

The addition of Alt Text is a basic accessibility consideration. Currently we can't do this is Teams (you can do it easily in Yammer).

Currently we are using the work around of adding descriptive text when posting an image.

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  • Deanne Barthee commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I cannot believe that this is not available. Alt-text is a basic function that allows the widest use of Teams and is at the heart of inclusivity. When can this be sorted?

  • Christine Cé commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I'm really shocked that this feature hasn't been added as standard and that we're having to ask for it!

  • Angelica Harris commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    We have a CST customer requesting this for employees who use screen readers. Would be great if this were added to a coming update.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Not only we need alt text within teams but the function to add alt tex will also need to be accessible. The platform already have good accessibility features so this will make it even better and set an example for others out there.

  • Matthew Mattingly commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Alt text is essential for blind and low vision people. Its absence is a disservice to members of our community that need it, and a potential legal liability for institutions adopting this product. Do you have a plan to fix this?

  • Deanne Barthee commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    All I can do is to add my agreement to all of the comments below. This is not a 'nice to have', but a necessity, particularly in the current situation where so many are locked down and working from home on less than ideal internet connections. Accessibility should always be by default.

  • Skry commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This is basic stuff, Microsoft. Images need alt tags, even for sighted people waiting for an image to load.

    Like the person below, I can't believe we have to vote for this :-/

  • Rebecca Shannon commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This shouldn't even need to be a vote imho.
    It's about inclusivity, and should be included as standard.

  • Broden Packer commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    No alt-text functionality allows for continued institutional discrimination in the workforce against the visually impaired!

    This would be an easy fix, but for those it affects - a huge milestone and a reason to build the use of Microsoft Teams in their daily work life.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Please add the functionality! We need to be able to add alt text in teams - this is a clear 1.1.1 WCAG violation.

  • Gerrit Bos commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This really is an absolute minimum to support clients whose vision is impaired in some way, and others with various accessibility issues. I can't believe this is still an issue in Sept 2019! Please fix on a priority basis!

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