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SmartDoc Feature: Images

Add, resize and position images in a SmartDoc to illustrate your ideas

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Written by Peter Novosel
Updated over a week ago

The SmartDoc Images feature allows you to easily add, resize, and position images within your SmartDoc to enhance your ideas with visuals.

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Working with SmartDoc Images

Adding a New Image

You can add images to your SmartDoc using two methods:

  1. Slash-command Menu:

    • Type a / character at the start of a new line or after a space.

    • Type "image" or scroll to "Insert Image" under the Advanced section.

    • Click Insert Image to open the file selection dialog.

  2. Drag-and-Drop:

    • Drag one or more image files directly into the SmartDoc editor.

Image Upload Options

The Select Files to Upload dialog provides options for uploading images:

  1. My Device: Upload images from your local device by dragging them into the dialog or clicking the + icon to open your file explorer.

  2. Link (URL): Provide a direct image URL to upload images from the web.

  3. Take Photo: Capture and upload a photo directly using your device’s camera.

  4. Box: Connect to your Box account and upload images from your cloud storage.

  5. Dropbox: Log in to your Dropbox account to access and upload images.

  6. Google Drive: Sign in with your Google account to browse and upload images stored in Google Drive.

  7. OneDrive: Sign in with your Microsoft OneDrive account to browse and upload images from your cloud storage.

  8. OneDrive Business: Connect to your OneDrive Business account to upload images stored in your organization’s cloud storage.

  9. Unsplash: Search for high-resolution, royalty-free images and add them to your SmartDoc directly from Unsplash.

  10. Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account to select and attach images from your photo albums.

  11. Instagram: Connect your Instagram account to browse and attach your Instagram photos.

Resizing and Positioning Images

After adding an image, you can adjust its size and position:

  • Resize: Drag the left or right edge of the image to resize it.

  • Align: Use the alignment toolbar to choose from the following options:

    • Align Left: Aligns the image to the left; no text wrapping.

    • Align Center (default): Centers the image; no text wrapping.

    • Align Right: Aligns the image to the right; no text wrapping.

    • Wrap Left: Aligns the image to the left; text wraps on the right.

    • Wrap Right: Aligns the image to the right; text wraps on the left.

Adding an Image Caption

You can add a caption to an image in two ways:

  1. Hover over the image, click on the "write a caption" text, and start typing.

  2. Hover over the image, click on the "T" icon, and enter your caption.

Viewing Images Full Size

Click the expand icon in the image toolbar to view the image in full size. This opens a dialog where you can:

  • View all images in your SmartDoc.

  • Download the image file via the three-dot menu.

  • Access image properties by clicking the expand icon in the dialog.

Deleting an Image

To remove an image from your SmartDoc:

  1. Click the image to display the image toolbar.

  2. Click the Trash Can icon.

If you accidentally delete an image, use Control-Z (Undo) to restore it instantly.

By using these features, you can seamlessly integrate images into your SmartDocs, creating visually engaging and informative content.

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