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

[WordPress Trac]

#64374: Alt text helper text can be more educational and visual indicator of
opening in new tab
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 Reporter:  burtrw       |       Owner:  burtrw
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  assigned
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Media        |     Version:
 Severity:  minor        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch    |     Focuses:  accessibility
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Changes (by sabernhardt):

 * version:  trunk =>


Old description:

> When viewing an image (media attachment), there is an input field for
> 'Alternative Text'.
>
> Under the input field is helper text of:
>
> [Learn how to describe the purpose of the
> image](https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/decision-tree/).
> Leave it empty if the image is purely decorative.
>
> There should be a visual indicator that the link opens in a new tab. The
> helper text can also be made more concise and educational.
>
> Suggested improvement:
>
> Alt text describes the image's purpose. Leave it blank if the image is
> purely decorative. [Learn more about alt
> text](https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/decision-tree/). {}
>
> With the open in new tab dash icon at the end.

New description:

 When viewing an image (media attachment), there is an input field for
 'Alternative Text'.

 Under the input field is helper text of:

  [https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/decision-tree/ Learn how to
 describe the purpose of the image ''(opens in a new tab)''].
  Leave empty if the image is purely decorative.

 There should be a visual indicator that the link opens in a new tab. The
 helper text can also be made more concise and educational.

 Suggested improvement:

  Alt text describes the image's purpose. Leave it blank if the image is
 purely decorative. [https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/decision-tree/
 Learn more about alt text ''(opens in a new tab)'']. ↗️

 With the open in new tab dash icon at the end.

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