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CT - Image Carousel

Content Type Information

Specific Guidance

This content type supports up to three images, each with a text overlay containing a heading and subheading.

  • You can insert 1, 2, or 3 images.
  • Image dimensions are 1600 × 767 pixels.
  • The text overlay can be Dark or Light:
    • Use Light text for dark images.
    • Use Dark text for light images.
  • Each image can include one of the following link types:
    • Section Link
    • Web Link
    • No link

General Guidance

  • Organise Content Blocks: Avoid condensing all information into a single content block. If your content includes multiple data types, structure it into separate blocks for easier maintenance and future edits.
  • Use Headings Properly: Headings should be used to group content and establish hierarchy, not for styling. Proper heading usage improves both accessibility and readability.
  • Internal and External Links: When linking within your website, use Section Links and Content Links, as the Web CMS automatically updates these if content is reorganised. For external links, always use the full URL of the destination website or resource.
  • Third-Party Content and Custom Code: Do not embed unapproved third-party content or add custom code without consulting our team via the IT Service Desk.

Visit our section How to Write for the Web for some guidance on creating and maintaining content on your website.

Images and Documents

All assets for use on our website must be properly prepared before they are added to the Media Library.

  • Copyright Compliance: Ensure all assets are sourced responsibly. If using third-party assets, obtain the necessary permissions before uploading to avoid copyright infringements.
  • Accessibility: Documents must be fully accessible before being added to the Media Library for website use.
  • Optimising Assets: Images must match the required dimensions (Width x Height) for use with Content Types. These requirements are provided in field descriptions and form guidance. Document file size must be optimised for upload to the Media Library and for use on the web. The maximum file size for upload to the Media Library is 5MB (megabytes).
  • Filename Convention: Users must ensure that assets are named correctly before they are uploaded to the Media Library. Assets must only contain lowercase letters (a to z), numerals 0-9) and hyphens (-). Avoid spaces, special characters, or uppercase letters.

Visit our Media Library information section for more guidance and resources.

Accessibility Guidance

Please use the following guidance to help make sure your content adheres to accessibility regulations:

  • Do not create images with embedded text.
  • Do not add image Alt Text / Description to your image if it is decorative.
  • Do not use generic link text such as 'Click Here' and 'Read More'.
  • Do not add HTML elements such as span, div, h1 or CSS to any of the fields to change the structure or styling of the Content Type. It will be removed by our team.
  • Ensure that you have added a descriptive title attribute to any third party embeds on your website such as video embeds for Panopto and YouTube.

Visit our Accessible Content Guidance for more information on how to make sure your website content is accessible.

Form Field Guidance

Name: CT - Image Carousel

Description: Image carousel with a maximum of three slides, with overlay options for headings and an optional link.

Field NameField DescriptionSizeTypeRequired
NameEnter a descriptive and easily identifiable name for your content block, such as "Image Carousel - Welcome Event Photos".80 Charactersplain textYes
Heading 1Add a short, descriptive heading to provide context for the content (limit: 120 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility.120 Charactersplain textNo
Main Heading 1Add a short, descriptive subheading to provide context for the content (limit: 200 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility.200 Charactersplain textNo
Image for Slide 1Click 'Select media' to choose an image from the Media Library or upload a new one. The required image size for this content type is 1600 × 767 pixels (width x height).2048 KilobytesMediaYes
CHOOSE Section Link OR Web Address OR None 1Select an option below to add an internal or external link to the slide, then complete the associated fields. Choose 'None' if you do not want to add a link.2048 CharactersRadio ButtonYes
Section Link for Slide 1Add a link to another section or piece of content on your website within Terminalfour.300 CharactersSection/Content LinkNo
Web Address for Slide 1Enter the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., https://www.qub.ac.uk), when linking to an external website.256 Charactersplain textNo
Heading 2Add a short, descriptive heading to provide context for the content (limit: 120 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility.120 Charactersplain textNo
Main Heading 2Add a short, descriptive subheading to provide context for the content (limit: 200 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility.210 Charactersplain textNo
Image for Slide 2Click 'Select media' to choose an image from the Media Library or upload a new one. The required image size for this content type is 1600 × 767 pixels (width x height).2048 KilobytesMediaNo
CHOOSE Section Link OR Web Address OR None 2Select an option below to add an internal or external link to the slide, then complete the associated fields. Choose 'None' if you do not want to add a link.2048 CharactersRadio ButtonYes
Section Link for Slide 2Add a link to another section or piece of content on your website within Terminalfour.300 CharactersSection/Content LinkNo
Web Address for Slide 2Enter the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., https://www.qub.ac.uk), when linking to an external website.256 Charactersplain textNo
Heading 3Add a short, descriptive heading to provide context for the content (limit: 120 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility.120 Charactersplain textNo
Main Heading 3Add a short, descriptive subheading to provide context for the content (limit: 200 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility.200 Charactersplain textNo
Image for Slide 3Click 'Select media' to choose an image from the Media Library or upload a new one. The required image size for this content type is 1600 × 767 pixels (width x height).2048 KilobytesMediaNo
CHOOSE Section Link OR Web Address OR None 3Select an option below to add an internal or external link to the slide, then complete the associated fields. Choose 'None' if you do not want to add a link.2048 CharactersRadio ButtonYes
Section Link for Slide 3Add a link to another section or piece of content on your website within Terminalfour.300 CharactersSection/Content LinkNo
Web Address for Slide 3Enter the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., https://www.qub.ac.uk), when linking to an external website.256 Charactersplain textNo
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