How to Set Image Focal Points in Templates: A Complete Guide

How to Set Image Focal Points in Templates: A Complete Guide

By Michael Chen

January 3, 2025 at 03:16 AM

The focal point feature helps you perfectly center and position images across your website. Here's how to use it effectively:

What Are Focal Points?

Focal points are built-in image centering controls that define where an image should be centered when displayed. They're available for:

Version 7.1:

  • Image Blocks
  • Gallery sections
  • Featured images
  • Section background images

Version 7.0:

  • Image Blocks
  • Gallery Blocks
  • Gallery Pages
  • Featured images
  • Banner images

Not Supported For:

  • Background images in version 7.0 Site Styles
  • Parallax scrolling images (limited effect)
  • Videos

How to Set a Focal Point

  1. Open your image block or section
  2. Look for the circular focal point icon when hovering over the image
  3. Click and drag the focal point to your desired center position

Bowl of Asian vegetable ramen

Bowl of Asian vegetable ramen

  1. Changes save automatically - no need to click save

Two bowls of green salad

Two bowls of green salad

Important Considerations

Image Container Shape:

  • Landscape images in square containers allow more horizontal adjustment
  • Similarly shaped containers and images limit focal point effects

Plate with food leftovers

Plate with food leftovers

Two empty plates with crumbs

Two empty plates with crumbs

Gallery Images:

  • Adjust focal points in the Gallery page or section editor
  • Use image editor for precise adjustments
  • For version 7.0 Gallery blocks, adjust focal points on the Gallery page

For Best Results:

  • Follow image formatting guidelines
  • Understand responsive design impacts
  • Learn specific display settings for different image elements

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