Add or edit text & images

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

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

    Add text, headings, or titles to your site

    1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites .
    2. On the right, click Insert and then Text box.
    3. In the menu, click the Down arrowand then choose the text, heading, or title style you want.
    4. Add your text to the box.
    5. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.

    Change how your text looks

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

    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 in new Google Sites .
    2. At the top right, click Pages, 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, click Publish.
    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 in new Google Sites . 
    2. On the right, click Insert Collapsible text.
    3. To add heading and body text, click the text boxes.
    4. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.

    Edit or delete collapsible text

    Edit collapsible text

    1. On your computer, open your site in new 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, click Publish.

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

    Delete collapsible text

    1. On your computer, open your site in new 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 group  .

    Turn collapsible text off

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

    1. On your computer, open your site in new 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 in new Google Sites . 
    2. On the right, click  Insert. 
    3. Under "Content Blocks," drag the layout you want to your page. 
    4. Add text, images, docs, or videos. 
    5. At the top right, click  Publish. 

    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 in new Google Sites .
    2. On the right, click Insert  Button.
    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. Click Insert.

    Edit or delete a button

    Click the button you want to edit or delete.

    • To change the style:Click the down arrowand choose:
      • Filled
      • Outlined
      • Text
    • To change the alignment:Click Alignand select an option.
    • To change the name or URL:Click Edit.
    • To delete:Click Remove.

    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 in new Google Sites .
    2. On the right, click Insert and then Images.
    3. Choose where to get your image.
    4. Choose an image and click Openor  Select.
    5. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
    Add an image carousel
    You can add a carousel to show scrolling images on your site.
    1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites .
    2. At the right, click Insert Image 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 Settings.
    7. Click Insert.
    8. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish. 
    Tip: To preview your image carousel, at the top right, click Preview.

    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 in new Google Sites .
    2. Click the image carousel you want to edit Settings.
    3. In “Edit carousel,” hover over an image and click Add text  Add caption.
    4. Enter your caption in “Description” and click OK. 
    5. To save your changes, click Update.
    6. To publish your changes, at the top right, click  Publish.

    To turn captions off:

    1. Click the image carousel you want to edit Settings.
    2. In the top right, click Settings  and uncheck the box next to "Show captions."
    3. To save your changes, click Update.
    4. To publish your changes, at the top right, click  Publish.

    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 in new Google Sites .
    2. Click the image carousel you want to edit Settings.
    3. In “Edit carousel,” click Settings and check the box next to “Auto start.”
    4. To change the “Transition speed” between images, click the Down arrow and select one of the options: 
      • “Very slow”
      • “Slow”
      • “Medium”
      • “Fast”
    5. To save your changes, click Update.
    6. To publish your changes, at the top right, click  Publish​.

    Resize a photo

    1. On a computer, open a site in new 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, click Publish.

    Crop a photo

    1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites .
    2. Click the photo you want to edit, and click Crop Crop.
    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 Undo.
    6. To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.

    Insert other elements to your site

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

    Add social media links

    1. On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites .
    2. At the right, click Insert Social 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. Click  Insert.
    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 options Moreand then Add 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 in new Google Sites .
    2. In the top right corner, click Settings.
    3. In the "Settings" window, go to Brand Images.
    4. Under the “Favicon” section, click Uploador Select.
    5. Choose a .jpg, .png, or .gif file.
    6. Choose a file and click Openor Select.
    7. At the top right, click Publish.

    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 in new Google Sites .
    2. On the right panel, click Insert Spacer .
    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, click Publish.

    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 in new 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 in new 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 for classic 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 in classic Google Sites .
    2. Click the page you want to edit.
    3. At the top right, click Edit page.
    4. In the menu at the top, click Layoutand thenchoose a layout.
    5. Add your text.

    Edit text

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

    Format text

    1. On a computer, open a site in classic Google Sites .
    2. Choose the page you want to edit.
    3. At the top right, click Edit page.
    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 thenclick Save.

    Add an image

    1. On a computer, open a site in classic Google Sites .
    2. Click where you want to insert the image.
    3. In the toolbar, click Insertand then Image. If you don’t see the toolbar, click Edit.
    4. Select an option.
    5. Choose an image and click OK.

    Add a link

    1. On a computer, open a site in classic 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 Link.
    4. Select an option.
    5. Click OK.

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