[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #63800: Image Block: Alt Text resets when replacing image in block
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#63800: Image Block: Alt Text resets when replacing image in block
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Reporter: rahultank | Owner: (none)
Type: defect (bug) | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone: Awaiting Review
Component: Editor | Version: 6.8.2
Severity: normal | Keywords:
Focuses: accessibility |
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Steps to reproduce:
Create a new post or page.
Add an Image block.
Upload an image.
In the Block Settings sidebar, enter custom Alt Text (alternative text).
Without deleting the block, click Replace → Open Media Library and choose
a different image.
Observe the Alt Text field.
Expected behavior:
The Alt Text field should remain unchanged until the user manually edits
or clears it.
Actual behavior:
When replacing an image inside the same block, the Alt Text resets to
blank.
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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/63800>
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