Add a Photo Folder

This article explains how to add a photo folder to your site and add images to it.

• Folder: Accessible site-wide, can be used in a variety of ways

• Album: Only in the Photo Gallery

Important Note:

This will show you how to add a Photo Folder, not a Photo Album.

Who can use this feature?

System Administrator | Owner

Instructions

1. Sign in to your site

2. Navigate to Modules and on the Content tab, select Photo Gallery:

   

3. Click the Add Photo(s) button:

   

4. Click the Add Folder button:

   

   Note:

   If the Add Folder option is not available, you do not have the required permissions. Contact a system administrator for access.

5. Type in the Name of the folder and click the Add Folder button:

   

6. Select the Add Image(s) button while in the new folder space:

   

7. Drag and drop images into the upload area, or click the area to select images from your computer:

   

8. Click the Continue button:

   

9. Modify the Display Name and Alt Text for the photo(s). Complete the rest of the information, as needed:

   

   • Display Name: Enter the name displayed for the image

   • Alt Text: Enter a brief description of the image in the Alt Text field. Alt text helps people who cannot see the image understand its content. Be as descriptive as possible

   • Description: Enter an optional description of the image

   • Display From: Select the date the image becomes visible

   • Display To: Select the date the image is no longer visible

   • Hide This Document From Search: Check this box to exclude the image from search results

   • This Image Contains Text: Check this box if the image includes readable text

   • Decorative Image: Check this box if the image is decorative and does not convey meaningful content

10. Select Add Images:

    

11. The photos will appear in the folder: