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How do I fix "Images missing alt text"?

Fixing "Images missing alt text" issue on site audit

Written by Julia

Alt texts are short image descriptions that help search engines and screen readers understand your content.

What to do: Add descriptive alt text to images that are missing it. Alt text should briefly describe the image and its purpose on the page.

How to fix: Add a short and descriptive alt text that accurately explains what the image shows or its purpose on the page. You can fix that by following the instructions below:

Step 1 - Locate the image you’d like to edit and copy the image filename

Step 2 - Navigate to Content -> Files, paste the filename to search bar and press on the image

Step 3 - Add ALT text manually, or accept the suggestion generated by Shopify:

If that does not help and you still see the same issue after re-scanning the affected page, the issue is most likely located within your theme's code. In this case, we recommend contacting your theme developer or theme support team for further assistance.

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