Creating an Image Map

How to create an image map using the Rich Text EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module..

  1. Insert an image.
  2. Select the image and click the Insert Media button and select Image Map EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. from the drop down list - OR - Right click on the image and select Image Map EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. from the actions toolbar. This will open the Image Map EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module..
  3. To create an area:
    1. At Select Area Shape, select Rectangle or Circle.
    2. Click the New Area button. This displays a gray box defining the area.
    3. Move and resize the area as required. This updates the Define Area Properties fields for Left, Width, Top and Height.
    4. Optional. In the URL text box, enter the URL to open when a user clicks on this Area.
      1. At Target, select the target for the URL from these options:
        • Target: No target is set and the link will open in the same window.
        • New Window: Will open a new window.
        • Parent Window: If web page consists of frames, the link will open in the parent frame.
        • Same Window: The link will open in the same window.
        • Browser Window: The link will open in the same window.
        • Search Pane: The link will open in the pane called Search.
        • Media Pane: The link will open in the pane called Media.
      2. In the Alt Text text box, enter the text to be displayed for this area.
      3. Click the Update Area button.
  4. Repeat Step 3 to add additional areas.
  5. These additional editing options are available:
  6. Click the OK button.


Creating an Image Map