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:
- 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.
- 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.
When you add the Image block to the Content Area of the Block Editor, it looks like this:
Read more about guidelines for handling and adding images and media to your page in Webguide on the Images and Media page.
Additional Information
Additional information is available about using the Media block in WordPress.