How do I add useful Alt text to a hyperlinked image?

You will learn how to add useful alt text to a hyperlinked image in your course in Canvas.

In this case, a Page is being used. The images within the Rich Content Editor are hyperlinked to other locations within the course.

Canvas Page with text and hyperlinked images

2. Click on the Edit button.

Edit button selected

3. Note the Accessibility Checker icon.

The Accessibility Checker has the number 3 next to it to indicate that it has found three issues within this Rich Content Editor.

Accessibility icon shown

There are two ways to create useful Alt text for these images which have hyperlinks.