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Image Block

The Image block is used to add an image to your page or post.

There are several ways to add a block to your page. The two easiest ways are as follows:

  1. Type / to choose a block:  In the field where it says those words, type a backslash and the word “image”.  A pop-up will display the Image block and a few other blocks. Click on the image block and it will be added to the Content Area in the middle of your page. Select image block by typing backslash image
  2. Click on the Block Inserter: In the top toolbar, click on the square blue icon with the plus sign. This will open a panel to display all blocks. Select the Image block and it will appear in the Content Area in the middle of your page.
Top navigation for new gutenberg page editor identifying the toggle block inserter.

When you add the Image block to the Content Area of the Block Editor, it looks like this:

Image block and toolbar

Read more about guidelines for handling and adding images and media to your page in Webguide on the Images and Media page.

Image alignment issues due to the theme editor update

Images with paragaph text that wrapped around the image prior to the October 22 theme editor update may no longer display as expected.

While we are pursuing a permanent solution with our development vendor, a workaround exists that involves grouping an Image block and Paragraph block.

Additional Information

Additional information is available about using the Media block in WordPress.