Enhance Media Library Search: Include Alt Text, Captions, and Descriptions
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Hello WordPress team,
I appreciate the continuous improvements to the WordPress platform. I’d like to suggest an enhancement to the Media Library’s search functionality.
Current Challenge:
As of now, the Media Library search primarily indexes the Title and Filename of media items. This limitation poses challenges for users who:- Rely on Alt Text, Captions, or Descriptions to organize and identify media.
- Manage large media libraries where filenames may not be descriptive.
- Aim to maintain accessibility standards by properly utilizing alt text.
Proposed Solution:
Expand the Media Library search capabilities to include:- Alt Text: Facilitates locating images based on accessibility descriptions.
- Captions: Helps in identifying images through their displayed captions.
- Descriptions: Allows users to search through detailed information about media items.
Benefits:
- Improved Accessibility: Encourages the use of alt text by making it a searchable field.
- Enhanced User Experience: Simplifies the process of finding specific media items.
- Efficient Content Management: Assists users in managing and organizing large media libraries effectively.
I believe this enhancement would significantly benefit content creators, developers, and site administrators by streamlining media management and promoting best practices in accessibility.
Thank you for considering this suggestion.
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