How to Add Alt Text to Your Instagram Captions

March 27, 2019



Anna Hubbel, writer at  AdvertiseMint, Facebook ads agency

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Did you know you can add alt text to your Instagram posts? Alt text appears when an image doesn’t fully load or whenever a user hovers the cursor over the image. It ultimately helps your content rank better in search engine results.

Here’s how to add alt text to new and old Instagram posts.

How to Add Alt Text to a New Post

Step 1: After editing your image, on the “Share To” screen, select “Advanced Settings.”

Step 2: Select “Write Alt Text.”

Step 3: Enter your alt text in the space provided. When you’re finished, select “Save.”

How to Add Alt Text to an Old Post

Step 1: Tap on the three-dot button on the top-right corner of the post you want to edit.

Step 2: Tap “Edit.”

Step 3: Tap where it says “Edit Alt Text” at the bottom right of your image in edit mode.

Step 4: Enter your alt text in the space provided. Tap the checkmark when you are done.

By Anna Hubbel, writer at  AdvertiseMint, best Facebook advertising agency

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