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Re: Alt text in Word for Mac 2008

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From: Moore, Michael
Date: Oct 14, 2008 7:20AM

If the program is similar to Windows versions then the alternative text
dialog is located with the image size dialog. The alternative text may
only be revealed to screen readers if the document is converted to html
or pdf although we have seen some (unreliable) support with JAWS 9 and
Office 2007 programs running on an XP platform.

Mike

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Subject: [WebAIM] Alt text in Word for Mac 2008

It isn't possible to add alternate text to images in Word for Mac 2004.
Has
this problem been corrected in Word for Mac 2008?

Thanks,
Terry

Terrill Thompson
Technology Accessibility Specialist
DO-IT, Accessible Technology
UW Technology Services
University of Washington
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206/221-4168