19. Gallery

Image galleries are a crucial part of many websites, providing a dynamic way to showcase products, services, or portfolios. With Stylie's gallery element, creating a compelling image display is just a few steps away. This guide will walk you through the process.

Creating Your Gallery

To begin creating your gallery, locate the gallery element under the media section. Drag and drop this into a new block. It will initially provide two images. You can upload your own images by clicking on each image slot and selecting the images from your files.

To add more images to your gallery, click on the 'duplicate' option. This will create a new image slot within the container, allowing you to upload additional images. By using the handlebar at the bottom of the images, you can adjust the sizes to match your aesthetic preferences.

Exploring Gallery Settings

The gallery element comes with a range of settings that allow you to customize your image display to suit your needs. These include padding and margin adjustments, as well as a variety of effects.

The gallery setting itself lets you tag your images for easier filtering. You can also choose the number of columns for your gallery, ranging from one to six. If you wish to rearrange your images, simply select an image and use the arrow options in the toolbar to move it left or right.

Image Control and Customization

You maintain full control over each image in your gallery. By selecting an image and going to the image setting, you can drag the focal point around to ensure the most important part of your image is highlighted. Options for zooming, adding filters, and masking are also available, as well as the ability to overlay colors to give your gallery a unique feel that matches your page’s color scheme.

Each image can act as a hyperlink, directing your visitors to another page or external site. Other settings to consider are the spacing between images and the option to activate a light box view, providing a larger, centered image when clicked on.

Responsive View and Mobile Compatibility

Always remember to check the Responsive View to see how your gallery displays on various devices. You have extreme control here as well; you can choose the number of columns and adjust the spacing accordingly. For mobile views, it's advisable to go with a stacked layout, which is the default setting for mobile devices.

With these steps, you'll create a professional, attractive, and responsive image gallery in no time. Stylie's gallery element is a powerful tool that can add depth and interactivity to your website, enhancing the overall user experience.