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Omeka: File with Text

A brief overview of how to use Omeka to create digital exhibits.

Exhibit Blocks: File with Text

To add an Item, click the button labeled Add Item.

This brings up the Attach an Item dialogue box. Click the button labeled Show Search Form.

Use the Search Form to search for keywords using the Search for Keywords box. You can also specify a collection using the Search By Collection pull-down.

When you are done entering criteria, scroll down and click the button labeled Search for Items.
When you find the Item you’re looking for, click the Item and then click the button labeled Select Item.

Select a file to use, write a caption if desired, then click the button labeled Apply.

Type the text that you would like to accompany the Item in the Text box.
Click the button carat at the end of the box labeled Layout Options.

You can select the position of the file, which will be either flush left or flush right, and choose the size of the displayed image using the pull-downs labeled File position and File size. Click Save Changes.

 

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