Add an Image block to a document (Ultra)

Why would I use an Image block on a document?

An image block allows the user to add images to their document via three different methods:

Upload from device
Stock images from Unsplash
Generated images

Tip: Download a range of custom UQ branded banners which can be added as a header image within documents. For more information, refer to the Icons and document banners guide.

Add an Image block

Open the desired document. If you haven't created your document, refer to the Create a document guide.
Click on the Edit content button.
Note: If you have just created your document you will already be in the Edit content mode.
Click on the Image button from Select a type of content to add a block menu.
There are 3 options for inserting images that are available in the Image Source drop-down list. These are:
- Upload from device
- Stock images from Unsplash for instructions on using the Stock images from Unsplash, refer to the AI Design Assistant guide by Anthology.
- Generate images, for instructions on using the Generated Images, refer to the AI Design Assistant guide by Anthology.
To upload an image from your computer. Select Upload from device from the Image Source drop-down list.
Drag your image file into the Drag files here box or click on the Upload file button to browse your computer.
Once the image is attached a preview will be provided. Incorrect image uploads can be removed by clicking on the Remove upload (trash can) button.
Click on the Next button.
Use the Aspect Ratio drop-down list to adjust the image to preset ratio's or use the Slider to zoom in our out on the picture.
Click on the Next button.
Click on the Display name textbox, enter a [meaningful display name]. e.g. UQ lakes
Click on the Alternative text textbox, enter [meaningful alternative text] e.g. UQ lakes
Tip: Alternative text for images is strongly encouraged to help improve accessibility. It makes it easier to connect the image to its context and allows people with visual impairments to perceive the image.
Note: If the image is purely for decorative purposes you can check the Mark the image as decorative to disbale alternative text.
Select the desired File options radio button. View and Download is selected by default and recommeded for most images.
Note: Use View only for images that are not essential to learning progress.
Click on the Save button.
The image block will be added to the document.
Click off the image block to add additional blocks or click on the Save button to finish editing the document.
For instructions on organising course content on a document, refer to the Organising course content on a document guide.

Edit an Image block

Note: Editing an image only allows you to edit the image name and file options. If you uploaded an incorrect image you will need to delete the image and upload it again. Refer to the Delete an image block below.

Open the desired document.
Click on the Edit content button.
Click on the More options for [name of image] elipsis (3 dots) button and select Edit file from the drop-down list.
Update the edit file options:
- Click on the Display name textbox, enter a [meaningful display name] for the document. eg. 2025 Academic Calendar.
- Click on the Alternative text textbox, enter [meaningful alternative text] e.g. UQ lakes
  Tip: Alternative text for images is strongly encouraged to help improve accessibility. It makes it easier to connect the image to its context and allows people with visual impairments to perceive the image.
  Note: If the image is purely for decorative purposes you can check the Mark the image as decorative to disbale alternative text.
- Select the desired File options, View and Download is selected by default and recommeded for most files.
Click on the Save button.
The image will be updated.
Click off the image block to add additional blocks or click on the Save button to finish editing the document.

Delete an Image block

Open the desired document.
Click on the Edit content button.
Mouse over the Image block and click on the Delete block button.
Warning: Clicking on the Delete block will automatically delete the Image block without a confirmation message.
Click on the Save button to confirm changes to document.

Tip: If you accidently delete the wrong content, click on the Cancel button straight away and click the Close button pop-up to close without saving.