Add images

This section is for advanced contributors only. If you are just starting and do not know how to proceed, please go on the chat for assistance.

Adding an image #

You can add images of people, logos and other graphics to your posts.

1. In the Add Post screen, place the cursor at the very beginning of the post.
2. Click Add Media.
3. Select an existing image from the Library, or, if you want to add a new image, select the Uploaded Files tab.
4. Drag your image from your computer onto the page.
5. After a few seconds processing your image will appear.
6. In the lower right-hand side, you will see ATTACHMENT DISPLAY SETTINGS, make sure LEFT and “Thumbnail 150 x150” is selected.
7. Press the Insert image button.
8. Update or save your post to save changes.

Variation for book covers #

1. Find the book cover image on Google.
2. Make sure the image you select has no borders.
3. Follow steps 1-7 above.
4. Click on the image
5. Select ‘Custom Size” and change the width to 150px. The height should change automatically to around 200px.
6. Click update.
7. When you return to the editor the image may look stretched. However, when you save the post the image will look fine.

Variation for logos #

1. Wherever possible try to find or make a square logo and add as a normal image.
2. If you cannot find or create a square logo, or the square logo does not look good, you can either:
3. Ask an administrator for advice on the image. We may be able to make the image for you.
4. Add the image but select custom size and 250px width.