This page of the user guide will help Sitecore Contributors edit the Slideshow component and provides best practices. The Slideshow component allows for several photos with text overlay to rotate on your page.
Becoming Familiar with the Interface: Sitecore Advanced Editing Components Interface Home Page Components: Hero Banner Component Home Page Content Page Components: Image List and Image Grid Components |
Select the slide to be edited. (see image below)
Select the plus icon to add additional images to the slideshow component. |
Slideshow images should be limited to no more than 4 images max and should share a common theme. An average user stays on a page 4 seconds or less. This feature should ideally be used when a concept needs to be displayed in succession to show chronological or numerical processes. Avoid using slideshows to display multiple subjects that have no true connection with each other. |
Hover over the body of the component. (see image below)
Select the pencil icon. (see image above)
Is the editor taking a while to open? Try double-clicking the pencil icon. |
Navigate to the image. (see image below)
Select the image. (see image above)
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To Upload a New Image 1. Select Upload Media.(see image below) 3. Select your departments image folder. (see image below) 4. Select Confirm. (see image below) 5. Select Browse for media files. (see image below) 6. Select the image from your computer. 7. Select Open. 8. Type in Alternative Text. (see image below)
10. Select the image. (see image below)
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Fill in the following fields:
a. Title: This will be the title that displays with the image.
b. Description: This will be the text that displays with the image.
c. Link URL: This is where you insert the URL for the Call to Action button.
d. Link Text: This will be the text that will display on the Call to Action button.
e. Open in New Tab: Make sure Open in New Tab is selected.
To remove a Title, Description, Link URL, or Link Text included with the Slide Show, leave the appropriate field(s) blank. |
Please click this link to give feedback for this documentation and using Sitecore Advanced Editing Components: User Survey |