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Click the section that includes the image you want to edit. ![](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-09-13%20at%203-07-21%20PM-png.png?width=592&height=300&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-09-13%20at%203-07-21%20PM-png.png) **Note:** If your image is associated with a collection item (Gallery Item, Product, Service, etc.), select the collection item first, then the image. ![](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-09-13%20at%203-12-00%20PM-png.png?width=250&height=407&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-09-13%20at%203-12-00%20PM-png.png) 3\. Under the **Image** or **Media** field, click `Metadata`. ![](https://support.b12.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-09-13%20at%203-15-08%20PM-png.png?width=250&height=168&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-09-13%20at%203-15-08%20PM-png.png) 4\. You can then add your desired description to the **Alternative Text** field. 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