This module aims to provide the ability to edit File entities inline, as part of another form (such as nodes). This should enable the ability for reusable and site-wide editing of file properties, such as description, alt text, captions, bylines, etc.

Dependencies

File entity
File (part of core)

Configuration

Configuration is on a per-field basis. So to configure this module, you must visit the "Manage Fields" tab for your content type (or taxonomy terms, comments, etc.) By default, all fields on all file types are displayed. If you want to make things like "description" and "alt text" global instead of per-usage, you should disable the built-in description and alt text fields and use those provided by a file type instead.

Drupal 8 / 9

It is still to be determined whether this functionality is needed on Drupal 8 / 9, if there's another module available which provides this functionality please let us know and we'll provide a link.

RTBC issues for File Entity Inline

Filters