How to Change or Remove Image Hover Descriptions in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to modify or delete the yellow tooltip (hover description) that appears when hovering over images in a PDF file.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing or interacting with a PDF where images display unwanted hover descriptions or alternate text tooltips.
- Observed behavior
- A yellow tooltip pops up when the cursor hovers over an image, stemming from underlying accessibility tags or title attributes.
Before modifying the alternate text, verify whether the image contains critical information for visually impaired readers, as removing structural tags can affect the document's overall accessibility compliance.
Edit Alternate Text via Accessibility Tags
Modify the tagged figure element directly in Acrobat to change or clear the hover text tooltip.
In most cases, the hover tooltip is generated by the Alternate Text assigned to the image's structural tag. Editing this tag is the most reliable way to change what appears on hover.
Open your document in Adobe Acrobat, navigate to the right-hand panel, and select 'Accessibility' or 'Tags' from the tools menu.
Expand the tag tree and navigate through the document structure to locate the specific <Figure> element associated with the target image.
Right-click the <Figure> tag and select 'Properties' from the context menu.
In the Object Properties dialog, go to the 'Tag' tab. Clear or modify the text inside the 'Alternate Text' field, click 'Close', and save your document.
Inspect Object Tooltips and Title Attributes
Use the Edit PDF tool to check if the image object has a separate title attribute causing the tooltip.
Easily Edit PDF Images and Content with WPS Office
WPS Office features a robust, built-in PDF editor that allows you to easily modify text, adjust image properties, and manage document elements smoothly without needing expensive standalone software.
- 1. Open the PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your target PDF file.
- 2. Enter Edit Mode: Navigate to the 'Edit' tab located on the top ribbon and select 'Edit Picture'.
- 3. Modify the Image: Click directly on the image to select it. Right-click to adjust its properties, crop, or replace it as needed.
- 4. Save Changes: Once your adjustments are complete, go to 'Menu' and click 'Save' to apply the updates to your PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do images in my PDF have a yellow hover description?
These yellow tooltips usually appear because the image has Alternate Text (Alt Text) applied for accessibility purposes. Screen readers use this text to describe the image to visually impaired users, while standard viewers display it as a hover tooltip.
Will removing alternate text affect the PDF's accessibility?
Yes, removing alternate text makes the image inaccessible to screen readers. If an image is purely decorative and doesn't convey meaning, the best practice is to tag it as a 'Background' or 'Artifact' rather than just deleting the alt text.
Can I edit PDF alternate text or image properties without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes, many dedicated PDF editors, including WPS Office, provide comprehensive tools to edit document content, adjust image properties, and modify structural elements without relying on Adobe Acrobat.
