Images and menus

Lesson 7 of 12, 9 min

About this lesson

Summary

Add a picture to a page and put your pages into a simple menu.

Follow along

Steps

Resize your picture before you upload it. Around 1200 pixels wide is plenty.
In the editor, add an Image block and choose the file from your computer.
Fill in the alt text box with a short description of the picture.
Go to Appearance, then Menus, and add your pages in the order you want them.

In writing

In a few words

Pictures make your pages friendlier, and a menu helps visitors find their way. Make your pictures a sensible size before you upload them, and always fill in the alt text, which is a short description of the picture. Then go to Appearance, then Menus, and put your pages in the order you want.

Words explained

Alt text: a short description of a picture, for people who cannot see it.

Menu: the list of links at the top of your website.