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If embedding an exhibit item to your page as an image, you can set custom image alt text by using the "Alt text" field.
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If you do not set this field, the alt text will default to your item's title.
The Alt text field is not available for the Item Embed widget.
Uploaded Image
When uploading an image using the Uploaded Item Row widget, use the "Caption" field instead. This is especially important when you also add a "Link Url".
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