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Update placement of Alt Text generation buttons

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#425 opened on Apr 13, 2026

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Good first issueHelp Wanted[Status] Blocked[Type] Enhancement

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Description

What problem does this address?

Let's move the Alt Text generation button a bit closer contextually to where the Alt Text field exists in various locations.

What is your proposed solution?

On the Edit Media page, let's move it to be just under the Alternative Text text area and above the description text/link while also removing the standalone Alt Text metabox.

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On the Attachment details view, let's move it to be just under the Alternative Text text area and above the description text/link while also removing the Alt Text section/button further below.

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Locate the templates or JavaScript files that render the Alt Text generation button. Move the button to be under the Alternative Text textarea and above the description on both Edit Media and Attachment details views. Remove the standalone Alt Text metabox and the lower Alt Text section.
Tech stack
phpjavascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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Git
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80