User assistance for content authors

Inserting an image in an element

You can insert images into elements containing an HTML or rich text fields

Procedure

  1. To insert an image, click:
    1. the Insert Image icon when using a rich text field.
    2. the Insert an Image button when using an HTML field.
  2. To insert an image stored on your file system, click Browse under Upload an image file and select an image to upload.
    1. To upload the image as a new image component, select "Add image to library and grant all users access".
      Note: This option is not available if the workflow feature has been enabled for components.
  3. To insert an image component, click Browse under Insert a library image and select an image component and then click Close.
  4. You can set the following image properties under Advanced options:
    Table 1. Image Properties
    Property Description
    Border Define the size of the border to appear around the image. (0 = no border)
    Width Set the width of the image (in pixels). Optional.
    Height Set the height of the image (in pixels). Optional.
    Alternate text Enter the name of the image to display if the browser cannot display the image.
  5. Click OK.

What to do next

Inserting images into a rich text element using Firefox:

Firefox prevents websites accessing local files due to security restrictions. This means that you cannot view images inserted into a rich text element. See Disabling the security check for information on turning off this security setting.


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