You can add images in .png, .jpg, or .gif format. Follow the image usage guidelines.
Add text, headings, or titles to your site
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- On the right, click Insert Text box.
- In the menu, click the Down arrow choose the text, heading, or title style you want.
- Add your text to the box.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Change how your text looks
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- Click the text you want to change.
- In the menu, click the Down arrow choose the text style you want.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Format your text
You can change how your text looks, add numbered or bulleted lists, or insert links in new Google Sites.
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- At the top right, click Pages, then choose the page you want to edit.
- Highlight the text, or click where you want to insert a list or link.
- In the menu at the top, choose how you want to format your text.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Tip: You can use an anchor link to link to a specific header or subheader on any published site. Learn how to insert an anchor link.
Add collapsible text
You can add a collapsible text box to save space on your Google Site.
- On your computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- On the right, click Insert Collapsible text.
- To add heading and body text, click the text boxes.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Edit or delete collapsible text
Edit collapsible text
- On your computer, open your site in new Google Sites.
- Click on the heading. This will expand the collapsible text.
- To edit, click on the heading or body text box.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Tip: To preview your collapsible text, at the top right, click Preview .
Delete collapsible text
- On your computer, open your site in new Google Sites.
- To select the text box group, point to the top of the collapsible text box and click the blue outline.
- Click Delete group .
Turn collapsible text off
You can turn collapsible text into regular header and body text.
- On your computer, open your site in new Google Sites.
- Click the collapsible text to expand it.
- To select the text box group, point to the top of the collapsible text box and click the blue outline.
- Turn off "Collapsible."
To turn a header and body text boxes back into collapsible text:
- To select the text box group, point to the top of the header text box and click the blue outline.
- Turn on "Collapsible."
Add a section layout
You can change how part of a page looks by using a layout template.
- On your computer, go to a site in new Google Sites.
- On the right, clickInsert.
- Under "Content Blocks," drag the layout you want to your page.
- Add text, images, docs, or videos.
- At the top right, clickPublish.
Add a button
You can add a button on your site to take people to another URL or page.
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- On the right, click InsertButton.
- Enter a name. This will appear on the button.
- Paste a URL the button should point to, or choose apage on your site.
- Click Insert.
Edit or delete a button
Click the button you want to edit or delete.
- To change the style: Click the down arrow and choose:
- Filled
- Outlined
- Text
- To change the alignment: Click Align and select an option.
- To change the name or URL: Click Edit .
- To delete: Click Remove .
Tip: You can change the color and font of a button. Learn how to edit the theme of your site or page.
Insert & edit images
Add an image
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- On the right, click Insert Images.
- Choose where to get your image.
- Choose an image and click Open orSelect.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
You can add a carousel to show scrolling images on your site.
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- At the right, click InsertImage Carousel.
- Click Add image .
- Choose where to get your images.
- Choose 2 or more images.
- To delete or add alt text, hover over the image.
- To reorder images, drag and drop them.
- If you want to change how the carousel shows images, click Settings .
- Click Insert.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Tip: To preview your image carousel, at the top right, click Preview .
Add captions to images in a carousel
You can add captions to your images in a carousel. Your captions display underneath each image.
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- Click the image carousel you want to edit Settings .
- In “Edit carousel,” hover over an image and click Add textAdd caption.
- Enter your caption in “Description” and click OK.
- To save your changes, click Update.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.
To turn captions off:
- Click the image carousel you want to edit Settings .
- In the top right, click Settingsand uncheck the box next to "Show captions."
- To save your changes, click Update.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.
Turn on image transitions in a carousel
You can automatically cycle images in a carousel at 4 different speeds.
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- Click the image carousel you want to edit Settings .
- In “Edit carousel,” click Settings and check the box next to “Auto start.”
- To change the “Transition speed” between images, click the Down arrow and select one of the options:
- “Very slow”
- “Slow”
- “Medium”
- “Fast”
- To save your changes, click Update.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, clickPublish.
Resize a photo
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- Click the photo you want to resize.
- Click a dot and adjust the photo to the size you want.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Crop a photo
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- Click the photo you want to edit, and click Crop.
- Above the photo, use the slider to adjust the size.
- Move the photo within the frame.
- Click Done . To cancel your changes, at the top, click Undo .
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Insert other elements to your site
Logos appear at the top, next to the site name.
- On your computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- In the top right corner, click Settings .
- In the "Settings" window, go to Brand Images.
- Under the “Logo” section, click Upload or Select.
- Use an image at least 112 pixels tall.
- Remove extra whitespace around the logo.
- Choose a .jpg, .png, or .gif file and click Open or Select.
- At the top right, click Publish.
Add social media links
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- At the right, click InsertSocial links .
- You can add a URL or email address for each social link.
- Optional:you can also add a custom icon image for each social link.
- Tip: For popular social media websites, Google Sites will automatically provideicon images.
- ClickInsert.
- Click the social link icons to edit them. You can edit the icons' size, shape, style, color, and alignment.
Add or edit alt text
- Select the image or logo.
- At the top, click More editing options Add alt text.
- Enter alt text in the description field.
In a browser, like Chrome or Safari, the faviconis an image that shows next to a site's name at the top. Your site needs to be live to show a favicon.
- On your computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- In the top right corner, click Settings .
- In the "Settings" window, go to Brand Images.
- Under the “Favicon” section, click Upload or Select.
- Choose a .jpg, .png, or .gif file.
- Choose a file and click Open or Select.
- At the top right, click Publish.
Add a spacer between elements
You can use spacers to re-arrange your site layout and add empty spaces between different items.
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- On the right panel, click InsertSpacer.
- You can drag and drop to move the spacer, and you can adjust the size of the spacer.
- To publish your changes, at the top right, click Publish.
Group and ungroup objects
You can connect text boxes and images together to move them around as a group.
Group or ungroup text boxes & photos
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- On the same page, add a photo and a text box.
- Drag the photo to the top or bottom half of the text box, until a line appears.
- To ungroup, click the photo or text box you want to remove and drag it away from the group.
Change the order of grouped items
- On a computer, open a site in new Google Sites.
- Click the grouped items you want to change.
- Click the photo or text box you want to move.
- Press the Up,Down, Right, or Left arrow key.
Classic Google Sites
Tip: This section is for classic Google Sites. Get help with new Google Sites.
Add or edit text, images & links
Add and edit text
Add text
- On a computer, open a site in classic Google Sites.
- Click the page you want to edit.
- At the top right, click Edit page .
- In the menu at the top, click Layout choose a layout.
- Add your text.
Edit text
- On a computer, open a site in classic Google Sites.
- Click the page you want to edit.
- At the top right, click Edit page .
- Click the text you want to change.
- Edit the text click Save.
Format text
- On a computer, open a site in classic Google Sites.
- Choose the page you want to edit.
- At the top right, click Edit page .
- Highlight the text, or click where you want to insert a list or link.
- In the menu at the top, choose how you want to format your text.
- Format the text click Save.
Add an image
- On a computer, open a site in classic Google Sites.
- Click where you want to insert the image.
- In the toolbar, click Insert Image. If you don’t see the toolbar, click Edit .
- Select an option.
- Choose an image and click OK.
Add a link
- On a computer, open a site in classic Google Sites.
- Click where you want to add a link, or highlight the text that you want to link.
- In the toolbar, click Link .
- Select an option.
- Click OK.
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