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# Adding a Caption to an Image, MP3, or Video

Every multimedia item in a post should have a caption. A caption lets a visitor know the context of the item while providing credit to the content creator. 

### Adding a caption and credit

A caption should be a full sentence that follows AP style.

Credit for original image, MP3, or video should appear in this format: Photo: Your Name 

Credits for an image, MP3, or video from an authorized source should appear in this format: Photo: Authorized Source Name

1. In a post, click an image, MP3, or video. The **Block Toolbar** will appear.
2. In the **Block Toolbar**, click the **Add caption** button.
3. Click in the **Add caption...** area (beneath image, MP3, or video.) Add your caption and credit.
4. Add [alt text](/wordpress-basics-adding-content-to-media-milwaukee/working-with-text-and-links/adding-alt-text-to-an-image.md) (in **Block** panel on right.)
5. When finished, click **Save Draft**.

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