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How do I upload images?

I want to add images to my guides. How do I do that?
Asked on Nov 25, 2009  |  1147 Views

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There are 2 ways of adding images to your guides. Which method you use depends on whether or not you have the Add On Module.

The instructions are written out below and there is also a video showing you these methods in action below the text description.

Method 1: Using the Image Manager to Upload & Insert Images

Screen shot of Image Manager

 

  1. Create a new content box, if necessary.
  2. Click the edit text link in the box to open the Rich Text Editor.
  3. Click on the tree icon (Tree icon in rich text editor.) in the 2nd row of options.
  4. Click on the red Click to upload an image… link.
  5. Uploading an Image
    • Click Browse and find the image on your computer.
    • Click Upload Image.
  6. Add an Image: click on the image from your personal image library (bottom of box).
  7. The URL is automatically added on the Insert Image screen. You can now add any of the optional information (see below).

 

Method 2: Using the Image URL to Insert Images

Screen shot of Insert/edit Image box.

 

  1. Create a new content box, if necessary.
  2. Click the edit text link in the box to open the Rich Text Editor.
  3. Click on the tree icon (Tree icon in rich text editor.) in the 2nd row of options.
  4. Add the Image URL from your server or photo sharing site to the appropriate box.
  5. Add any of the other optional information:
    • Image Description: This is alt text used for screen readers.
    • Alignment: Position with respect to surrounding elements.
    • Dimensions: Height x Width in pixels
    • Border: Border in pixels
    • Vertical Space: Top and bottom padding
    • Horizontal Space: Right and left padding
  6. Click the Insert button to add the image to your content box.
  7. Click Save Changes to save the box content.

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Answered by Anna Burke (328) on Feb 23, 2010Email answerShare This button

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