Uploading documents to the Media Library

Navigating the Media Library

The Media Library has a similar set up to Content Editor - there is a left-hand menu with expandable folders which reflects the structure of the website.

We store all our images and documents in the 'UWE' folder and then either 'Images' or 'Documents' depending on the file type.

These folders are organised in the same way as the components folders, so there are subfolders with the main website sections such as 'Life' and 'Study'. This is where you will need to upload your image, so navigate to the relevant subfolder and select it.

For example, an image for the Sustainability landing page will sit within the 'About' folder because the URL is uwe.ac.uk/about/values-vision-strategy/sustainability/.

Using the upload button

Once you have clicked on and selected the correct subfolder, you will see the images within that folder on the right-hand side. You will also see a button to 'Upload file', click this in order to upload your image.

Then use 'Choose file' to browse your computer and select the correct image. This will upload the image to the Media Library in the folder you have selected.

How to write and add in Alt text

To add the text in, make sure your image is unlocked. Then scroll until you find the relevant field which is marked 'Alt'.

Use a short sentence that describes the image to someone using a screen reader. Eg. 'A close up shot of a cappuccino'

Remember to save your changes when adding in Alt text.