- The Media Library can display items in a grid view, as thumbnails only, or a list view, which is more like the Page and Post lists that you just saw.
- The only bulk action for Media Library items is Delete permanently, which is pretty self-explanatory.
- A column that’s unique to the Media Library is uploaded to. This tells you on which page or post a particular item is being used. This column may be blank if the item was uploaded directly to the Library and not attached to a page or post.
- Add new media file (image, pdf, doc etc.) & attach to post or page.
Here are the steps to add, edit, and delete media files in WordPress.
Adding a Media File
1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard:
– Go to `http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin`
– Enter your username and password.
2. Navigate to the Media Library:
– In the left-hand menu, click on “Media”.
– You can either click on “Library” to see all your media files or “Add New” directly.
3. Add New Media File:
– If you clicked on “Library”, click the “Add New” button at the top of the page.
– You can either drag and drop files into the upload area or click the “Select Files” button to choose files from your computer.
4. Wait for Upload:
– Once you’ve selected the files, wait for the upload to complete. The files will then appear in your media library.
Editing a Media File
1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard:
– Go to `http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin`
– Enter your username and password.
2. Navigate to the Media Library:
– In the left-hand menu, click on “Media” and then “Library”.
3. Find the Media File to Edit:
– Browse through your media library or use the search bar to find the file you want to edit.
4. Edit the Media File:
– Click on the file to open the “Attachment Details” window.
– Here, you can change the file’s title, caption, alt text, and description.
– To edit the image itself (e.g., crop, rotate), click the “Edit Image” button below the image.
5. Save Changes:
– After making your changes, click the “Update” button to save.
Deleting a Media File
1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard:
– Go to `http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin`
– Enter your username and password.
2. Navigate to the Media Library:
– In the left-hand menu, click on “Media” and then “Library”.
3. Find the Media File to Delete:
– Browse through your media library or use the search bar to find the file you want to delete.
4. Delete the Media File:
– Click on the file to open the “Attachment Details” window.
– In the bottom right corner of the window, click the “Delete Permanently” link.
– Confirm the deletion in the pop-up dialog box.
By following these steps, you can manage your media files in WordPress effectively.
Add media in post
- Click on Posts –> Add New in WordPress.
- Click on Add Media.
- You can select the files from the Media Library tab.
- You can insert an image directly from your system by clicking on Upload Files tab.
- Click on Insert into Post button.
Add media in page
- Click on page –> Add New in WordPress.
- Click on Add Media.
- You can select the files from the Media Library tab.
- You can insert an image directly from your system by clicking on Upload Files tab.
- Click on Insert into page button.