[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #64374: Alt text helper text can be more educational and visual indicator of opening in new tab

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#64374: Alt text helper text can be more educational and visual indicator of
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 Reporter:  burtrw       |       Owner:  joedolson
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  7.0
Component:  Media        |     Version:
 Severity:  minor        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch    |     Focuses:  accessibility
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Comment (by burtrw):

 Appreciate the feedback @joedolson.

 > they make an already long instruction even longer

 I agree, I don't like this. And I'd prefer consistency and brevity
 everywhere.

 I really struggle with the current text of the link being 'Describe the
 purpose of the image.' as I don't really know why I would click on that
 link. That is what prompted me to open this ticket and propose a solution.

 My first attempt was closer to:

 Alt text describes the purpose of the image. Leave empty if decorative.
 [Learn more].

 But then I didn't like the 'Learn more' text as it was not descriptive
 enough. Hm.

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