Adding an Image

The Media Library can be found within the Rich Text Editor and stores all of the images that have been uploaded to Sitecore. This window allows the Contributor to use images already in the library or add in additional ones. Recommended image types are jpg's and png's.

To Add an Image

1. Click an area inside the Rich Text Editor where you would like an image to be added. 

2. Click the Insert Sitecore Media button.

   

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3. Make sure the Media Library tab is selected.

   

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    Sitecore students, click here to expand...

   Sitecore students that do not have Contributor access yet:

   1. Click the arrow to expand the Sitecore Training folder.

   2. Click the Images folder.

   

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   3. Skips steps 4 and 5 below. Continue on to Step 6.

4. Click the arrow to expand the Images folder.

5. Click on your department's folder.
   

   

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6. Add an image.

    To add an image, choose between:

    I would like to add an image already in the Media Library. (click here to expand)

   1.  Click on the image you would like to add from the Media Library.

   2. Click Insert.

   

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    I would like to upload a new image. (click to expand)

   1. Click Upload.

   2. Click Choose File.

   3. Navigate to the image you would like to upload and click Open.

   4. Click Upload.

   

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   5. Add AltText.

   'Alt' Text: Providing a short description of the photo is important for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and screen readers.

   SEO helps search engines such as Google identify information within a website for better search results. 

   Screen Reader software is assistive technology that is sometimes used by persons who have a difficult time seeing or reading a screen. Providing 'Alt' text provides a description of the photo that the screen reader can read out loud to the user.

   6. Click Save/Close.

   

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   7. Click Insert.

   
   

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   NOTE: If the upload button is not functional, make sure you have clicked on the folder you have permission to access.

Resizing an Image

1. Right click on the image and select Properties.

   

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2. Make sure the chain link is closed.
3. Click inside the Width or Height properties box and type in a new value.

4. Click OK.

   

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Next: Adding PDFs, Non-Image Files and Hyperlinks