The Gallery Block
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The Gallery block in WordPress is ideal for displaying a collection of images in a visually appealing manner. Here’s how to add and customize a Gallery block on your WordPress site.
Adding a Gallery Block
Navigate to the Gallery Section:
- Start by logging into your WordPress dashboard.
- From the sidebar menu, select the appropriate post or page where you want to add the gallery.
Add a New Gallery:
- Within the post or page editor, click on the + icon to add a new block.
- Search for “Gallery” and select it from the available block types.
Customising the Gallery
Content Tab:
- Gallery Images: Select items from the media library to add to the gallery. By default, these will be displayed as thumbnails. When selected on the page, a larger version will be shown.
Settings Tab:
- Section ID: Add an optional ID to enable smooth page scrolling to this section via on-page links.
- Remove Bottom Margin: Toggle this option if you want to remove the default margin at the bottom of the block. This setting makes the block sit flush with the block below it.
- Display Gallery as Carousel: Enable this option to display the gallery in a carousel format.
- Gallery Size: This option determines how the gallery displays. Options include large, default, and full width.
- Gallery Gap: Add a gap between each image. Options for gap sizes include none, small, medium, and large.
Example Configuration
- Gallery Images: Add a selection of event photos to showcase the highlights.
- Section ID: gallery-section
- Remove Bottom Margin: Yes
- Display Gallery as Carousel: Yes
- Gallery Size: Full width
- Gallery Gap: Medium
Top Tips
- Image Quality: Ensure that the images you upload are high quality and properly optimized for the web. This improves loading times and visual appeal.
- Consistent Style: Try to maintain a consistent style across all images in your gallery. This can involve using similar color schemes, filters, or themes.
- Captions: Consider adding captions to your images. Captions can provide context, tell a story, or highlight important details about the images.
- Alt Text: Always add descriptive alt text to your images. This is crucial for accessibility and improves SEO by helping search engines understand the content of your images.
- Layout: Experiment with different gallery layouts and gaps. Depending on your website’s design, a carousel might be more engaging than a grid of thumbnails, or vice versa.
With these settings, your gallery will be beautifully displayed on your page, providing an engaging visual experience for your visitors.