{"id":22237,"date":"2026-03-26T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/?p=22237"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:22:10","slug":"writing-alt-text-for-process-image-screenshots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/2026\/03\/26\/writing-alt-text-for-process-image-screenshots\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing Alt Text for Step-by-Step Screenshots: What to Include (and What to Skip)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id22237_317fcb-4b{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id22237_317fcb-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id22237_317fcb-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id22237_317fcb-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_d95107-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column22237_d95107-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column22237_d95107-08{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_d95107-08{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_d95107-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column22237_d95107-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column22237_d95107-08\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons22237_44b910-c9 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons22237_44b910-c9{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons22237_44b910-c9 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-22237_d3edb6-74 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-22237_d3edb6-74 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#003263;font-size:100px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-22237_d3edb6-74\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_question-circle\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>quesion<\/title><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.997-111.043 248-248 248S8 392.997 8 256C8 119.083 119.043 8 256 8s248 111.083 248 248zM262.655 90c-54.497 0-89.255 22.957-116.549 63.758-3.536 5.286-2.353 12.415 2.715 16.258l34.699 26.31c5.205 3.947 12.621 3.008 16.665-2.122 17.864-22.658 30.113-35.797 57.303-35.797 20.429 0 45.698 13.148 45.698 32.958 0 14.976-12.363 22.667-32.534 33.976C247.128 238.528 216 254.941 216 296v4c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h56c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-1.333c0-28.462 83.186-29.647 83.186-106.667 0-58.002-60.165-102-116.531-102zM256 338c-25.365 0-46 20.635-46 46 0 25.364 20.635 46 46 46s46-20.636 46-46c0-25.365-20.635-46-46-46z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column22237_db116f-ee{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column22237_db116f-ee{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column22237_db116f-ee{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column22237_db116f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column22237_db116f-ee\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How should I write alt text for a screenshot to serve as an image that shows a step-by-step process?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Response:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image22237_3d4efe-81 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image22237_3d4efe-81 img.kb-img, .kb-image22237_3d4efe-81 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image22237_3d4efe-81 img.kb-img, .kb-image22237_3d4efe-81 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image22237_3d4efe-81 img.kb-img, .kb-image22237_3d4efe-81 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image22237_3d4efe-81\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-300x142.jpg\" alt=\"screenshot showing the Navigation Pane on the left side of the application and the tools pane on the right side\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-22239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-105x50.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-317x150.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-423x200.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-634x300.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-846x400.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-951x450.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site-1268x600.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/screenshot-sample-from-WebAIM-site.jpg 1364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption>In this sample image from WebAIM&#8217;s website, the alt text added to the image simply reads: &#8220;screenshot showing the Navigation Pane on the left side of the application and the tools pane on the right side.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alt text should be short and tell a reader what the image shows and why it matters. You do not need to describe every detail, just enough so someone who cannot see the image can understand its purpose. Include the word \u201cscreenshot\u201d as it helps explain that it is a picture of a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the process being shown in the screenshot is long or complicated, keep the alt text brief (for example, \u201cScreenshot of event page; see caption for full instructions\u201d) and provide the detailed steps in a caption or nearby text on the page. The caption should explain the full process clearly, step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For general guidance on writing alt text for any image, refer to the UMaine learning module \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/umsacademy.maine.edu\/d2l\/home\/366530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Designing Accessible Digital Content<\/a>\u201d as well as other reputable resources such as <a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/resources\/quickref\/quickref.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">WebAIM Alt Text Guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id22237_6d9eb1-a9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column22237_3043ae-ee\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Otherwise, Avoid Using Screenshots: Protect Quality and Copyright Compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Screenshots should only be used for step-by-step processes or \u201chow-to\u201d images<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, our Team has noticed screenshots of photos and logos being used across Extension&#8217;s websites instead of original, optimized images. <strong>This should be avoided.<\/strong> Using images from other websites, or even UMaine sites, without permission may violate copyright. Screenshots also tend to appear pixelated or lower quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the highest-quality images:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use stock photography from Photoshelter or from the photo resources provided on Plugged In<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not take <strong>screenshots<\/strong> from other Extension sites, other UMaine sites, or external websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This guidance applies to all digital content and print materials as well. 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