Twitter releases ALT Badges and image descriptions; Here's how it works

On 8 April 2022, microblogging platform Twitter launched two new features that will allow users to see more information about images on platform. Called ALT bges and exposed image descriptions, se features were released to 3% of Twitter users last month as a test. Keep reing to know more about new Twitter features.

For uninitiated, image descriptions help algorithms and AI-based systems to understand components of an image in a better manner. ding a description to any image is important to increase its visibility and at same time, filter image from forums where it is not required or might instil a feud. Image descriptions also come in handy for several news media agencies and fact-checking organisations.

How to uplo an image description on Twitter?

• Uplo an image on Twitter
• on d description underneath image
• Enter image description of image in text box. As an example, Twitter Support website showcases image of a white mug and its description res “a small white mug with a tiny loop handle, with a shot of deep brown espresso and a light brown crema on top.”
• For uploing image descriptions, users will have a limit of 1000 characters.
• Once done with description, on save. An ALT bge will appear in bottom left corner of image.
• Tweet image with a description. Once done, image will be visible to people along with a description.

Twitter allows Android users to copy text from within tweets

In related news, one of most awaited features on Twitter is making its way to Android users. micro-blogging platform is finally ding to ability to copy text from within tweets. feature was spotted by known app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, who shared a screenshot of same on her Twitter handle. Keep reing to know more about new Twitter feature for Android users. 

As seen in screenshot shared by Jane Manchun Wong, a part of text from her old tweet is selected with options on screen for copying, posting or selecting all text. As and when feature comes out, it should be very beneficial for Android users who are active on platform and often find mselves in need of copying some text from ir old tweets.

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