Photo Component

Display a photo in the Related Content Container (plus title, text, and related links).

On this page:

Accessibility
  • Images require Alt text.
  • Link text should be meaningful.
  • Use 'Open in New Window' sparingly.

> Read more about making this component accessible.

This component must be placed within a Related Content Container.

Last reviewed: October 24, 2022

Using This Component

Add the component to an existing Related Content Container.

There are two associated pieces, a special Photo component includes a title setting and a small text area and a separate standard List Builder component.

Technical Restrictions

  1. Image formats are limited to JPG, GIF, and PNG. (JPGs are recommended for best results and faster load times.)
  2. Alt Text is required by state and federal accessibility laws, unless your image is purely decorative and does not aid in navigation. Whitespace (blanks or a carriage return) are not acceptable under ADA guidelines.
  3. One of the two associated components cannot be deleted without deleting the other.

Related Photo Area

Related Photo Tab

Click the wrench to configure the upper Related Photo details.

Headline: Add an optional descriptive title. By default, 'Photo' is displayed. This title will be in bold on the published page and appear above the image.

Subheading: Add an optional secondary heading that will appear below the image.   

Primary link: Add the corresponding URL or use the magnifying glass to browse for a target page within the UBCMS.

Alt text: Add a description of the image for users who may have difficulty seeing it.

  • Alt text is required by New York State policy for most images.
  • Blanks or a carriage return are not in compliance and will be blocked.
  • See webaim.org for tips on writing alt text.

The UBCMS optimizes images for best display on the user's device, but we recommend:

  • Vertical images between 600 - 1800 px tall.
  • Horizontal images between 800 - 2800 px wide.
  • Hero images work well with a 1900 px width.
  • Large images display clearest in full screen mode.
  • Do not skimp. Images may be pixelated in large settings.
    (Retina displays can show images at 2656 x 1744 px.)

Only JPG, GIF and PNG formats are allowed. JPGs are recommended for best results and faster load times.

Image Tab

Add an image onto the component.

Adaptive Crop

The image allows for use of the Adaptive Crop tool.

  • Adapative Crop is applied to your original image after any Image Size changes.
  • These modifications override any changes previously made with the main Crop tool. You will be asked 'Would you like to override the native crop and use the adaptive crop?' Click Override to get started.
  • Flexible Height is applied to your desktop image after Adaptive Crop adjustments and has no impact on mobile or teaser images.

The tool approximates how your original image will be cropped for desktop, mobile and teaser (thumbnail) views, allowing adjustments to better represent your desired focus in these contexts.

The interface responds to the main Image Size setting. Set the Image Size, then drag the Adaptive Crop cross-hairs to the center of your desired focus, and adjust the three sliders as desired to highlight the three zones.

The interface approximates the final displays. After you make your adjustments, we suggest you preview the results (e.g. using the mobile device emulator). And if you realize the List thumbnail is not working out as desired, consider also loading an image into page Properties that is cropped exactly as desired, where it will be used preferentially for teasers.

Text Tab

Use this tab to add additional text, such as a caption or description for the video.

Enter your desired text. Apply any formatting or links using the Rich Text Editor.

For hyperlinks, the option is provided to open in new page. When that is selected, an additional icon will follow the linked text, to alert visitors that they will be taken to a new browser window, or even leave the current website. If the hyperlink goes to a downloadable file, an document icon will instead be shown as well as the file size if the file is on the same server. (Read more about link labels.)

To add links, click the wrench 'configure' tool for the lower component area.

This is a standard List Builder component.

Accessibility Concerns

See an Example

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