Using Standard Conceptual Images in Microsoft Learn
Using Standard Conceptual Images in Microsoft Learn records a distinct Microsoft Learn authoring convention and keeps it scoped to that documentation environment rather than presenting it as a universal writing rule.
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Quick answer
For standard conceptual images in Microsoft Learn, use normal Markdown image syntax or the recommended Learn image extension; with `type="content"`, specify both `source` and `alt-text`.
Key details
Core Issuestandard conceptual images
RegisterMicrosoft Learn technical documentation
Important caveats
Scope Boundary
This guidance is specific to Microsoft Learn image syntax. It does not remove the accessibility requirement for meaningful image alternatives in other publishing systems.
Further guidance
Content
For standard conceptual images in Microsoft Learn, use normal Markdown image syntax or the recommended Learn image extension; with `type="content"`, specify both `source` and `alt-text`.
Purpose
Keep Microsoft Learn source readable, accessible, reusable, and predictable while following current contributor-platform conventions.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
Markdown reference for Microsoft Learn — Contributor guide↗ (opens in a new tab)Microsoft · Current Microsoft Learn contributor reference for Markdown authoring, including headings/navigation, conceptual images and icons, includes, lists/checklists, nonlocalized strings, alerts, comments, tables, and other Learn extensions.
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