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Always Expand ALT Text for Images

Turned on, this option expands the image size to fit all of the alternate text. This ensures that ALT text is not cut off if the amount of ALT text is larger than the image area.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Select Tools.
  • Click Internet Options.

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Open the Tools menu by pressing ALT+T.
  • Select Internet Options by pressing O.
2

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Select the Advanced tab.

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Move to the Advanced tab by pressing the CTRL+TAB.
3

On the Advanced tab, under Settings: Accessibility:

  • Turn the Always expand ALT text for images setting on or off by selecting or clearing its check box.

On the Advanced tab, under Settings: Accessibility

  • Move to the Always expand ALT text for images setting by pressing the DOWN ARROW key.
  • Turn the setting on or off (select or clear) the check box by pressing SPACEBAR.
4

To save your settings and close the dialog box:

  • Click OK.

To save your settings and close the dialog box:

  • Press ENTER.

Note: You must also turn off Show pictures for this setting to work. See the tutorials: Turn On or Turn Off Show Pictures.

[image: Internet Options: Advanced tab: Always expand ALT text for images]

Internet Options: Advanced tab: Always expand ALT text for images


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