You can view alt text for posts shared on Threads by managing your alt text settings.
To turn on alt text:
![](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/v3/yF/r/A-98Zu__Afk.png)
Threads app for Android and iPhone
Tap
![profile](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/assets/?revision=1597251551116123&name=threads-profile-shared&density=1)
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
Tap
![settings](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/assets/?revision=1597251551116123&name=threads-settings-shared&density=1)
in the top right.
- Tap Accessibility.
- Tap
next to Show alt text to see alt text descriptions.
When alt text is available for a photo or video included in a post, you’ll see Alt at the bottom of the photo or video. Tap Alt to view the alt text.