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- How do I insert a picture in a post?
- My picture is not of the same size as the original. Why?
- How can I avoid the redimensioning of my picture?
If you want to insert a picture, follow these steps :
- Within the text_editor, position the cursor where you want to insert your picture and click on the Picture symbol.
- Click on the Search button to search your computer for the picture that you wish to insert in your post.
- Choose the display order and options for your picture. The default options are 1. Create a thumbnail of your picture 2. Add a link to your original picture displayed in a new window. We advise you to not change the standard options in order to have the best display possible.
- Choose the compression format of your picture (only for the JPEG format).
- Click on the Submit button in order to insert the picture in your post and to continue the description of the picture.
By default, your picture will be redimensioned and will possess a maximum height or width of 450 pixels. The original picture is not stored in order to save you disc space.
If you want to avoid the redimensioning of your picture, follow these steps :- Adding_files_to_my_file_manager (heading File manager in the category Control Panel).
- Write the HTML code of your picture in the post editor using the TEXT mode. The code should have the following format:
Error messages :
- Please select a picture : click on the [Search] button to search your computer for the desired picture.
- This picture format is not authorized : only pictures with the following formats can be inserted: .jpg, .jpeg, .gif or .png. We advise you to check the format of your picture before insertion.
- Your file is too large : the maximum size of your picture cannot exceed 5MB.