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This shows how files are uploaded to the file list. The file list is the storage location for all files on the web pages.

Maximum file size: 10 MB
Images are resized to 1920 pixels
After uploading, the metadata (e.g. title or description of an image) should be entered

To link uploaded files , please only use the file links element or linking using the rich text editor, no direct links.

Instructions

Click on File to upload a file.

Example element from the Typo3 backend: Red box highlights the File module. — Example element from the Typo3 backend: Module file

2. the File list module appears and must be selected.

Example element from the Typo3 backend: The red box highlights the File List module, which is displayed after opening the File module. — Example element from the Typo3 backend: File list module

Example element from the Typo3 backend: Red boxes highlight steps 3, 4 and 5. Box 3 frames the plus button in the upper image section. To the left of it is box 5, which frames the button with the symbol for uploading a file. Frame 4 is located in the page tree and indicates a folder. The last frame at the bottom left of the screen indicates that we are in the File list module. — Example element from the Typo3 backend: Procedure steps 3, 4 and 5 for uploading a file

A page tree with folders appears.

3. either a new folder is created(+) to upload a file there.

4. or an existing folder is selected.

5. click on the icon to upload a file.

6. selection of the files to be uploaded.

Example element of the Explorer: a file can be seen that can be selected. — Example element of the Explorer

The desired file is now in the corresponding folder.

Example element from the Typo3 backend: The frames show that the uploaded file is located in the desired folder. — Example element from the Typo3 backend: Storage of the uploaded file in the folder

Example element from the Typo3 backend: An uploaded file is shown with the associated fields that can be filled in. A red frame highlights the input line of the alternative text. — Example element from the Typo3 backend: Entering the alternative text

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It should also be noted that an illustration is designed to be barrier-free and is therefore provided with an alternative text . These texts help visually impaired people, for example, to understand diagrams, photos and graphics.

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