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Things to consider
- Is the image legally allowed to be used?
- Is it under copyright?
- Do we have permission to use it?
- Do we have permission(s) from the subjects?
- Do you need to add citation information? Even Creative Commons should include an attribution.
- Is is a high-quality image?
- Should you include 'alt' description for accessibility?
- Alt description can be entered on the insert image page
which will appear when you are editing the box.
General Tips
- Don't copy and paste (or drag and drop) images.
- Use the Image Manager Folder
- You have a Personal Library as well as a Shared Library.
- Keep these libraries organized as you would your own files.
- Name your image for accessibility and ease of use.
- Supported file formats:
- PNG (transparent backgrounds)
- JPGS/JPEGS
- GIF
Alignment

- Adjust the size of an image using the percentage not a ratio
- width can be any number (as a percentage)
- height should always be 100%
- ignore the preview
- You can add a border
- creates a frame around the image
- Horizontal (HSpace) or Vertical (VSpace)
- creates elbow room between text and image
- Alignment
- Images can be left or right justified -- can help with text wrapping around or next to an image.
- To wrap text around an image:
- Select alignment and assign a value for the H and VSpace options.
A List of Free Images Online
SpringShare Help:
Two LibGuides of Help:
- A simplified step-by-step guide by BYU Library: How to Add Images
- A plethora of sources for images by Montana State University Billings Library: Images