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What is the Media Library?

  • The Media Library is a folder within the Content Tree where all media items, images, and documents are stored for the website
  • It is accessible from both the Content Editor and the Experience Editor with different user interfaces
  • Key functions are the same with more options available when using the Content Editor 
  • Types of Media

    Images – This is where all images on your website are stored and managed. Here they can be organized into folders.

    Documents – This is where all document files linked to your website are stored and managed. 

    Once in the Media Library, you can:

    • Upload images and document files
    • View and edit document file properties
    • Over-write document files
    • Create folders and organize images and document files
    • Search for specific files using the Content Tree or the search feature
  • How to Access the Library

    • From the Launchpad (Direct access icon)
    • From the Content Tree
    • Content Editor Footer option
    • Content Detail section (News Articles)

    Content Editor

    Navigate by the Content Tree by opening carets to access sub folders.

  • Image Content Detail

    • Quick info – File ID and it’s location
    • Media – Used to replace an Item keeping the same name
    • Image – Alt Text, Width and Height
    • Information – Title, Keywords, Description, Extension, and Size
    • Properties – Format and Dimensions
    • Location – Country Code, Location Description, Zip Code
  • Document Content Detail

    • Quick info – File ID and it’s location
    • Media – Used to replace an Item keeping the same name
    • Image – Alt Text, Width and Height
    • Exif – Copyright, Date Time, Image Description, Camera Make, and Model (JPG Metadata)
    • Information – Title, Keywords, Description, Extension, and Size
    • Properties – Format and Dimensions
    • Location – Country Code, Location Description, Zip Code
  • Media Library Folder

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    Entering the Media Library from the Content Tree displays the folders contents.

    In folder view

    • Folders show number of Items within

    Items display

    • Name
    • Pixel size
    • Warning if missing alt-text
    • Number of usage

    Navigate to your folder before using the options to Upload file, Upload file (advanced),  or create a new folder.

  • Upload Media Items
    • 400Choose Upload File for a single image or document.
    • Choose Upload File (advanced) for multiple files, select Choose File to add additional images or documents.
    • New Folder can be used to hold groups of related images.
  • Upload from Experience Editor

    The Select Media tool is activated when you choose to add an image or document from the Experience Editor.

    Viewing Options

    • All images
    • All Video Files
    • My Images
    • Recently Uploaded images
    • Recently Uploaded videos
    • Recently Uploaded by me