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1. Before you can insert any document or picture in your article '''you need to upload the corresponding file''' into the wiki!
 
1. Before you can insert any document or picture in your article '''you need to upload the corresponding file''' into the wiki!
  
*Follow the steps as described here: "[[Upload_Pictures_and_Documents|Uploading Pictures and Documents]]"
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For instructions on how to upload pictures/documents to energypedia, please see this article: "[[Upload Pictures and Documents|Uploading Pictures and Documents]]"
  
<br/>2. Click on the "Image" option in the edit toolbar.
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<br/>2. To insert a picture, click on the "Image" option in the edit toolbar.
  
 
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<br/>3. For the option, "image file name" , type the name of the file you want to use.
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<br/>3. A pop-up menu will appear. &nbsp;For the option, "Image file name" , type in the name of the file you want to use.
  
 
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*The option "Alignment" provides the opportunity to put the image right, left or center of the article.
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*The option "'''LInk image to a Wiki page or URL'''", allows you to direct your audience to a particular wiki page or a website when they click on the picture. For linking to a wiki article, simply type in the name of the article and for linking to an external website, type in the entire URL including htttp:
*Text entered in the panel “Caption” will be shown when you move the cursor over the graph or as caption when you chose the "Special type" -> "frame". If you choose "frame", then you cannot reset the size of the image.
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*“Caption” allows you to add relevant caption to your picture. The caption will be displayed below the file when you choose&nbsp;"Special type" -> frame or thumbnail. If you choose "Special type"&nbsp;-> border, &nbsp;then the caption will only be shown when you hover over the picture.&nbsp;
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*The option "Alignment" provides the opportunity to put the image right, left or center of the article.To prevent text from floating around the pictures, use '''center''' alignment.&nbsp;
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*The option "width" allows you to determine the width of the picture. Please do not use more than 800px as it will result in skewed page.<span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The</span><span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13.6px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Special type" -> frame</span> option does not allow you to adjust the picture size.</span>
  
<br/>4. Click on OK. The graph will now appear in the edited text.
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<br/>4. Click OK. The graph will now appear in the edited text.
  
5. To change a file´s height or alignment, scroll over the picture or filename, then right click and choose <u>"Image Properties"</u>.
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5. To change a graph´s height or alignment, scroll over the picture or filename, then right click and choose <u>"Image Properties"</u>.
  
 
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6. To remove a graph from the article highlight it in the edit mode and press delete on your keyboard.
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6. To remove a graph from the article, select the graph and press delete.
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*For inserting file as a picture/link, see [[Insert_File_as_Picture_/_Link|Insert File as Picture / Link]]
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*For inserting file as a picture/link, see [[Insert File as Picture / Link|Insert File as Picture / Link]]
  
 
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Revision as of 11:15, 20 March 2017


Inserting Images

Instructions

1. Before you can insert any document or picture in your article you need to upload the corresponding file into the wiki!

For instructions on how to upload pictures/documents to energypedia, please see this article: "Uploading Pictures and Documents"


2. To insert a picture, click on the "Image" option in the edit toolbar.

Inserting files or documents


3. A pop-up menu will appear.  For the option, "Image file name" , type in the name of the file you want to use.

Choose image


  • The option "LInk image to a Wiki page or URL", allows you to direct your audience to a particular wiki page or a website when they click on the picture. For linking to a wiki article, simply type in the name of the article and for linking to an external website, type in the entire URL including htttp:
  • “Caption” allows you to add relevant caption to your picture. The caption will be displayed below the file when you choose "Special type" -> frame or thumbnail. If you choose "Special type" -> border,  then the caption will only be shown when you hover over the picture. 
  • The option "Alignment" provides the opportunity to put the image right, left or center of the article.To prevent text from floating around the pictures, use center alignment. 
  • The option "width" allows you to determine the width of the picture. Please do not use more than 800px as it will result in skewed page.The "Special type" -> frame option does not allow you to adjust the picture size.


4. Click OK. The graph will now appear in the edited text.

5. To change a graph´s height or alignment, scroll over the picture or filename, then right click and choose "Image Properties".

Image Properties


6. To remove a graph from the article, select the graph and press delete.



Inserting File