Meaningful captions provide audiences with the context and intentions behind an image. Plus, to increase accessibility, non-text content should always include a text alternative.
Check out our article on making Mural images accessible.
To add a caption to your image:
Right-click the image to open the context menu.
Select Edit Caption.
Type a caption in the Add a caption text box.
(Optional) Type a description in the Add a description text box.
Press Enter or click outside the image to save the caption or description.
To hide or show a caption:
Click to select an image in your mural.
Click the Hide caption or Show caption icon in the formatting menu.
Note: If you hide a caption, screen readers will still pick up on and read the caption to visually impaired users. So, adding and hiding a caption is a great way to add alternative text for accessibility purposes!
To edit a caption:
Right-click the image to open the context menu.
Select Edit Caption.
Make your desired changes to the caption and description.
Press Enter on your keyboard or click outside of the image to save your changes.
Alternatively, you can hover over the caption in an image and click the edit (pencil) icon.
To delete a caption:
Right-click the image to open the context menu.
Select Edit Caption.
Select and delete the text for the caption and description.
Press Enter on your keyboard or click outside of the image to save your changes.