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Add or edit text & images

Tip:This section is fornew Google Sites.Get help with classic Google Sites.

You can add images in.png,.jpg, or.gif format. Follow theimage usage guidelines.

Add text, headings, or titles to your site

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. On the right, clickInsertand thenText box.
  3. In the menu, click the Down arrowDown arrowand thenchoose the text, heading, or title style you want.
  4. Add your text to the box.
  5. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

Change how your text looks

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. Click the text you want to change.
  3. In the menu, click the Down arrowDown arrowand thenchoose the text style you want.
  4. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

Format your text

You can change how your text looks, add numbered or bulleted lists, or insert links in new Google Sites.
  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. At the top right, clickPages,then choose the page you want to edit.
  3. Highlight the text, or click where you want to insert a list or link.
  4. In the menu at the top, choose how you want to format your text.
  5. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.
Tip:You can use an anchor link to link to a specific header or subheader on any published site.Learn how to insert an anchor link.

Add collapsible text

You can add a collapsible text box to save space on your Google Site.

  1. On your computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. On the right, clickInsertand thenCollapsible text.
  3. To add heading and body text, click the text boxes.
  4. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

Edit or delete collapsible text

Edit collapsible text

  1. On your computer, open your site innew Google Sites.
  2. Click on the heading. This will expand the collapsible text.
  3. To edit, click on the heading or body text box.
  4. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

Tip:To preview your collapsible text, at the top right, click PreviewPreview.

Delete collapsible text

  1. On your computer, open your site innew Google Sites.
  2. To select the text box group, point to the top of the collapsible text box and click the blue outline.
  3. Click Delete groupRemove.

Turn collapsible text off

You can turn collapsible text into regular header and body text.

  1. On your computer, open your site innew Google Sites.
  2. Click the collapsible text to expand it.
  3. To select the text box group, point to the top of the collapsible text box and click the blue outline.
  4. Turn off "Collapsible."

To turn a header and body text boxes back into collapsible text:

  1. To select the text box group, point to the top of the header text box and click the blue outline.
  2. Turn on "Collapsible."

Add a section layout

You can change how part of a page looks by using a layout template.
  1. On your computer, go to a site innew Google Sites.
  2. On the right, clickInsert.
  3. Under "Content Blocks," drag the layout you want to your page.
  4. Add text, images, docs, or videos.
  5. At the top right, clickPublish.

Add a button

You can add a button on your site to take people to another URL or page.
  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. On the right, clickInsertand thenButton.
  3. Enter a name. This will appear on the button.
  4. Paste a URL the button should point to, or choose a page on your site.
  5. ClickInsert.

Edit or delete a button

Click the button you want to edit or delete.

  • To change the style:Click the down arrowDownand choose:
    • Filled
    • Outlined
    • Text
  • To change the alignment:Click Alignand select an option.
  • To change the name or URL:Click EditEdit.
  • To delete:Click RemoveRemove.

Tip:You can change the color and font of a button.Learn how to edit the theme of your site or page.

Insert & edit images

Add an image

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. On the right, clickInsertand thenImages.
  3. Choose where to get your image.
  4. Choose an image and clickOpenorSelect.
  5. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.
Add an image carousel
You can add a carousel to show scrolling images on your site.
  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. At the right, clickInsertand thenImage Carousel.
  3. Click Add imageAdd image.
  4. Choose where to get your images.
  5. Choose 2 or more images.
    • To delete or add alt text, hover over the image.
    • To reorder images, drag and drop them.
  6. If you want to change how the carousel shows images, click SettingsSettings.
  7. ClickInsert.
  8. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.
Tip:To preview your image carousel, at the top right, click PreviewPreview.

Add captions to images in a carousel

You can add captions to your images in a carousel. Your captions display underneath each image.

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. Click the image carousel you want to editand thenSettingsSettings.
  3. In “Edit carousel,” hover over an image and click Add textAdd textand thenAdd caption.
  4. Enter your caption in “Description” and clickOK.
  5. To save your changes, clickUpdate.
  6. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

To turn captions off:

  1. Click the image carousel you want to editand thenSettingsSettings.
  2. In the top right, click SettingsSettingsand uncheck the box next to "Show captions."
  3. To save your changes, clickUpdate.
  4. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

Turn on image transitions in a carousel

You can automatically cycle images in a carousel at 4 different speeds.

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. Click the image carousel you want to editand thenSettingsSettings.
  3. In “Edit carousel,” click SettingsSettingsand check the box next to “Auto start.”
  4. To change the “Transition speed” between images, click the Down arrowand select one of the options:
    • “Very slow”
    • “Slow”
    • “Medium”
    • “Fast”
  5. To save your changes, clickUpdate.
  6. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish​.

Resize a photo

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. Click the photo you want to resize.
  3. Click a dot and adjust the photo to the size you want.
  4. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

Crop a photo

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. Click the photo you want to edit, and clickCropCrop.
  3. Above the photo, use the slider to adjust the size.
  4. Move the photo within the frame.
  5. Click DoneDone.To cancel your changes, at the top, click UndoUndo.
  6. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

Insert other elements to your site

Logos appear at the top, next to the site name.
  1. On your computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. In the top right corner, click SettingsSettings.
  3. In the "Settings" window, go toBrand Images.
  4. Under the “Logo” section, clickUploadorSelect.
    • Use an image at least 112 pixels tall.
    • Remove extra whitespace around the logo.
  5. Choose a.jpg,.png, or.gif file and clickOpenorSelect.
  6. At the top right, clickPublish.

Add social media links

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. At the right, clickInsertand thenSocial linksSocial links.
  3. You can add a URL or email address for each social link.
  4. Optional: you can also add a custom icon image for each social link.
    • Tip:For popular social media websites, Google Sites will automatically provide icon images.
  5. ClickInsert.
  6. Click the social link icons to edit them. You can edit the icons' size, shape, style, color, and alignment.

Add or edit alt text

  1. Select the image or logo.
  2. At the top, click More editing optionsMoreand thenAdd alt text.
  3. Enter alt text in the description field.
Add a custom favicon
In a browser, like Chrome or Safari, the favicon is an image that shows next to a site's name at the top. Your site needs to be live to show a favicon.
  1. On your computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. In the top right corner, click SettingsSettings.
  3. In the "Settings" window, go toBrand Images.
  4. Under the “Favicon” section, clickUploadorSelect.
  5. Choose a.jpg,.png, or.gif file.
  6. Choose a file and clickOpenorSelect.
  7. At the top right, clickPublish.

Add a spacer between elements

You can use spacers to re-arrange your site layout and add empty spaces between different items.

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. On the right panel, clickInsertand thenSpacer.
  3. You can drag and drop to move the spacer, and you can adjust the size of the spacer.
  4. To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.

Group and ungroup objects

You can connect text boxes and images together to move them around as a group.

Group or ungroup text boxes & photos

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. On the same page, add a photo and a text box.
  3. Drag the photo to the top or bottom half of the text box, until a line appears.
  4. To ungroup, click the photo or text box you want to remove and drag it away from the group.

Change the order of grouped items

  1. On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
  2. Click the grouped items you want to change.
  3. Click the photo or text box you want to move.
  4. Press the Up, Down, Right, or Left arrow key.

Classic Google Sites

Tip:This section is forclassic Google Sites.Get help with new Google Sites.

Add or edit text, images & links

Add and edit text

Add text

  1. On a computer, open a site inclassic Google Sites.
  2. Click the page you want to edit.
  3. At the top right, click Edit pageEdit.
  4. In the menu at the top, clickLayoutand thenchoose a layout.
  5. Add your text.

Edit text

  1. On a computer, open a site inclassic Google Sites.
  2. Click the page you want to edit.
  3. At the top right, click Edit pageEdit.
  4. Click the text you want to change.
  5. Edit the textand thenclickSave.

Format text

  1. On a computer, open a site inclassic Google Sites.
  2. Choose the page you want to edit.
  3. At the top right, click Edit pageEdit.
  4. Highlight the text, or click where you want to insert a list or link.
  5. In the menu at the top, choose how you want to format your text.
  6. Format the textand thenclickSave.

Add an image

  1. On a computer, open a site inclassic Google Sites.
  2. Click where you want to insert the image.
  3. In the toolbar, clickInsertand thenImage.If you don’t see the toolbar, click EditEdit.
  4. Select an option.
  5. Choose an image and clickOK.

Add a link

  1. On a computer, open a site inclassic Google Sites.
  2. Click where you want to add a link, or highlight the text that you want to link.
  3. In the toolbar, click LinkLink.
  4. Select an option.
  5. ClickOK.

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