Is it possible to insert a photo on the course home page with the course title? Also, is there a way to shift images within the frame of the slide? I'd like to move the image down in the frame to have more headspace.

Hello, adding to this thread about images to the homepage. I understand how to change the "cover photo" in settings but what I would like to know is whether I could add an image in the course description similar to an image & text block. Also, would like to know if there are additional formatting options for text AND images. For example, changing the name of the image file so it does not scale. Looking for advanced "cheats". Thanks.

Wait... you're telling me that the course description is a completely static text block with no options? Why can't we access the same blocks there that we can access in a regular lesson? I have a very simple graphic that my SME wants as part of the course description. Not only is it a completely valid request, it's a valuable request. But I'm going to have to go back to my SME with the news that our much-lauded course authoring tool is not capable of something that a simple Word Processing app has been able to do since the 1980s? Yikes. :( Please add me to the list of voices requesting more flexibility, both in the course description and for in-line images.

Since staff doesn't give a...nything about that simple problem, I'm coming with a little rescue. Maybe not the most elegant, but working.Steps to do:1. Export your Rise course to your computer2. Edit file index.html in notepad or similiar3. Right before </body> at the end of the document paste one of the following:Video: <script type='text/javascript'>var obj = document.createElement('video');obj.src = 'your_video_source.mp4';obj.setAttribute('id', 'example_video');obj.setAttribute('width', '600'); // 600 is the container width. It of course can be overriden and produce bigger video, but that's not the time for this.obj.setAttribute('height', '337'); // 16:9 proportion to 600px wide.obj.setAttribute('controls', ' ');obj.setAttribute('poster', 'your_video_poster_img.jpg');obj.setAttribute('preload', 'auto');setTimeout(function(){ var ovi_cont = document.getElementsByClassName("overview__main-col"); ovi_cont[0].prepend(obj); }, 1000); </script> Img: <script type='text/javascript'>var obj_img = document.createElement('img');obj_img.src = 'your_image_source.jpg';obj.setAttribute('id', 'example_img');obj_img.setAttribute('width', '600'); // 600 is the container width. It of course can be overriden and produce bigger image, but that's not the time for this.obj_img.setAttribute('height', 'set_your_height_in_pixels'); // to keep it nice lookingsetTimeout(function(){ var ovi_cont = document.getElementsByClassName("overview__main-col"); ovi_cont[0].prepend(obj_img); }, 1000);</script> 4. You can put your image/video file right where the index.html file is, then your source would be simply the name of the file. 5. The setTimeout function is what makes it not 100% elegant, as you have 1s delay before showing the image/video. You can try to adjust 1000 to 500 or something. It's that way because the page must first load to show "overview__main-col" in DOM, and it's not immediate. 6. You can also add tag <style> and style your produced img/video with CSS.

I'd like to put in a request for the ability to add images to the course description as well!

It would be nice to be able to give a visual overview of the course in the course description. Looking forward to that feature :-).

Adding a photo to the course homepage in Rise

MaritNoord
Community Member
4 years ago
It would be nice to be able to give a visual overview of the course in the course description. Looking forward to that feature :-).
AlyssaGomez
Staff
5 years ago
Thanks for checking in, Shrav! We're still tracking requests for this feature. If we decide to add it to our development roadmap in the future, we'll let you know!
ShravKrishna-da
Community Member
5 years ago
Hello - it's been 5 months since I made the original request to add images in the course description. Any updates regarding this?
EmilyKunz
Community Member
5 years ago
I'd like to put in a request for the ability to add images to the course description as well!
KarlMuller
Community Member
5 years ago
Tech,

Here is a step-by-step video: https://youtu.be/0wyNzjmldgI
- GellyAthanas860
  Community Member
  3 years ago
  Once you add a cover photo the option to change it is gone
  - KarlMuller
    Community Member
    3 years ago
    Hi Angelo,
    
    Select your Course.
    
    Select THEME.
    
    Select Cover Page.
    
    Select Edit.
    
    Change the Cover Image.
ShravKrishna-da
Community Member
5 years ago
Thanks, Alyssa!
AlyssaGomez
Staff
5 years ago
Hey folks!

The course description is intended for text-only, but thanks for letting us know you'd like to add images there, too. I'll be sure our team sees your request!
- KeishaMcKenzie
  Community Member
  4 years ago
  Yes Please add this option. It is needed. Thanks much.
BrettTreptow
Community Member
5 years ago
Hello, adding to this thread about images to the homepage. I understand how to change the "cover photo" in settings but what I would like to know is whether I could add an image in the course description similar to an image & text block.

Also, would like to know if there are additional formatting options for text AND images. For example, changing the name of the image file so it does not scale. Looking for advanced "cheats". Thanks.
- ShravKrishna-da
  Community Member
  5 years ago
  Yes, I too would like to know what options we have to add images in the course description and additional formatting options. A workaround for formatting I've been using is creating a custom table in Microsoft Word and copying and pasting that into the course description. I noticed the description can allow Unicode text symbols (think "emojis"), but it'd be great if I can import my company's brand-specific icons in the course description as well. Thanks.
JimArmstrong
Community Member
6 years ago
Also would be nice to be able to position the title text and change the color.
- MartikaCox
  Former Staff
  6 years ago
  Hi Jim,
  
  Great suggestion! I’ve added your feedback to the feature requests we have in the queue for Rise.
AllisonLaMotte
Staff
6 years ago
Hi Mary!

You can absolutely add a photo on the course home page. Just open up the Course Settings and click on Add Cover Photo (see how to do this step by step in this gif).

To answer your second question, I think the easiest way to do that would be to add extra padding before your image. To do that, simply click on Edit, select Settings, and change the top padding to 100 pixels (see this gif).

I hope that helps! :)
- TechPractitione
  Community Member
  5 years ago
  The first link is not working.
- JimArmstrong
  Community Member
  6 years ago
  I can upload a cover photo, but I don't see where I can change the padding. I don't see a Edit button on the Course Settings page.
  - AllisonLaMotte
    Staff
    6 years ago
    Hi Jim,
    
    Right now, there isn’t a way to adjust the padding on a cover photo in Rise.
    
    Allison’s directions for changing the padding above apply to using an Image Block in a lesson.
    
    Hope this helps!