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Google Sites: Customizing the Header

New Google Sites, 2021. Be aware that different versions of Google Sites will vary in appearance and functionality. Access Google Sites at sites.google.com.

The Header style type, text, and background image can be customized. Extra elements such as images and additional text boxes can also be inserted by clicking within the Header.

Header Types

To change the type of Header, hover over the Header and click "Header type." Select a following option:

Banner (recommended): Default type. Medium-sized Header that includes a background image.
Cover: Adds a large graphic to the top of a site which takes up an entire window. Users must scroll down to view the body.
Large Banner: While not as large as Cover, this option adds a large background image to the top of the page.
Title Only: No background image. Header text will display on a white background

Header Background Image

To change the Header background image (not available with the Title Only type), hover over the Header and click the Change image drop-down. Select a following option:

Upload: add an image from the computer.
Select Image: add an image from a URL link, a Google search, your Google Plus (under Your albums), or your Google Drive.

To change the framing of the Header image, click the anchor icon to the bottom-right of the Header and select an option.

Tips

Avoid neon colors & large white sections
Create consistency across pages
Keep it simple!

Keywords	Google Sites, Google Apps, workshop, Nursing, portfolio, website, header, guide, web, site Suggest keywords	Doc ID	85331
Owner	Janelle B.	Group	Pacific Lutheran Univ
Created	2018-08-28 14:42:40	Updated	2023-08-04 15:28:19
Sites	Pacific Lutheran University
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