Scholar: How to add a Home page banner

Owned by Andrea Jennings
Last updated: Sept 08, 2023
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Home page banners can be created with optional caption and link. There can be a single static banner, or multiple banners that can be displayed as a slideshow.

Note: having more than eight home page banner images is not recommended.

Banners should be optimized before uploading and sized to 1600 pixels wide.

Note: Banners should all be of equal height. Avoid images containing text on banners; if absolutely necessary, centre the text and use a colour contrast checker to ensure it meets accessibility requirements.

  1. From the Administration bar, select Homepage settings.

  2. Upload a Banner image.

  3. Add Alternative text (required) to the banner image, as well as a Title (optional).

  4. Add Caption text to the banner image (optional). Keep captions as short as possible – they wrap to multiple lines on mobile.

  5. If you would like your user to be able to click on the homepage banner and be taken to another page, enter a Link Title and URL.

  6. Click Add another item to add additional banner images.

  7. Click Save.