> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.alttextlab.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Writing styles

> Control the tone, structure, and level of detail in generated alt text.

AltTextLab supports four writing styles. You can set a default in your account settings or override it per-request via the API, browser extension, or any of the integrations.

## Styles

| Style                   | Description                                                                                      | Best for                                            |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Descriptive**         | Detailed, expressive descriptions emphasizing design, mood, and visual character                 | Lifestyle imagery, editorial content                |
| **Neutral** *(default)* | Balanced, informative descriptions — accurate without emotional language                         | General purpose, most situations                    |
| **Matter of fact**      | Objective, plain descriptions listing only what is visually present — no adjectives or narrative | Data visualizations, technical images               |
| **Minimal**             | Short descriptions using only the essential visual elements                                      | Space-constrained scenarios, low-information images |

**Example** (same image of a white bookcase):

* Descriptive: *A sleek white bookcase with nine open compartments arranged in a clean three-by-three grid, combining minimalist Scandinavian aesthetics with functional design.*
* Neutral: *A white wooden bookcase with nine equally sized open compartments organized in a three-by-three grid.*
* Matter of fact: *White bookcase, nine open compartments, three-by-three grid arrangement.*
* Minimal: *White bookcase with nine compartments.*

<Note>
  When [E-commerce Mode](/features/ecommerce-mode) is active, the selected writing style has lower priority. Output remains concise and attribute-focused regardless of the style chosen.
</Note>