Simple Syllabus: Adding, Replacing, and Removing Images

Updated on Mar 24, 2026

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Images can be added to the editable components. Below are the two sets of instructions for adding, replacing and removing images. The instructions may vary by component.

1. Using the "Add image" Button

Select the "Add image" button.

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Note: An image needs to be saved to the computer to use the following feature.

Select the "Drag file here, or click to browse" box to upload an image from the computer.

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Once the image is uploaded, it can be replaced or removed (1), if needed. Select the "Save" (2) button to save the changes.

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Note: A URL will need to be copied from a web image to use the following feature.

Copy the image's web address and paste it into the "URL" (1) field. Select the "Save" (2) button.

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Congratulations, you have successfully added an image to the component!

2. Using the "Insert Image" Button

Select the "Insert Image" button.

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Note: An image needs to be saved to the computer to use the following feature.

Select the "Drop image (or click)" box to upload an image from the computer.

Image of the pop-up window that enables an image to be uploaded with annotations.

Once the image is uploaded, the image tools will become available. The image tools allow the image to be replaced, aligned, captioned, removed, styled, and resized. A link and alternative text can also be added to the image. Lastly, the image can be displayed inline or to break text.