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Images help your article feel complete, but they also need clear publishing details. Use the Image tab in the Article Editor to review image assets, choose a featured image, and update alt text or captions.
Article Editor Image tab with image thumbnails, featured image badge, Feature button, Regen button, and Alt text field

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Open image settings

  1. Open the article in the Article Editor.
  2. Find the Publish panel on the right.
  3. Click the Image tab.
  4. Select an image thumbnail to review its settings.
The featured image is the main image WordPress can use for the post. To choose it:
  1. Select the image thumbnail.
  2. Click Feature.
The selected image will show a Featured label.
Choose the image that best explains the whole article, not just one small section. This is often the image readers see first in WordPress themes, previews, and social shares.

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Add alt text

Alt text describes the image for readers who use screen readers and for situations where the image cannot load. Good alt text is specific and plain. Useful examples:
  • Small patio garden with container plants and a bistro table
  • Spanish style front entry with terracotta roof tiles
Avoid vague alt text like:
  • Image
  • Pinterest picture
  • Beautiful design

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Add or update captions

Captions appear with the image in exported WordPress HTML when a caption is available. Use captions for short context, such as what the image shows or why it is useful.

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Save image changes

Alt text, captions, and featured image choices count as article edits. Click Save after updating image settings.