Creating An Image Gallery from Your Block Editor

With the block editor, adding an image gallery on WordPress is easy. You start by visiting the page where you intend to add the image gallery by editing the post or page.

Now go to where you want to locate the gallery. Select the Add New Block image and click on the gallery

After clicking on the gallery, it will bring up the platform where you can start uploading your image. You can use the upload icon to upload images directly to the media library. If they are already on your media library, you can select from it. All you need do is access your media, press the crtl key and select each item you want after which you can click on the add to the gallery below the screen and finally update gallery

As you click on the images to select in your media library, you can also add the alt text, title, caption and description. Worth mentioning, these items are essentials for image optimization. It places a large role in search engine optimization, especially your alt text, description and title.

After updating the gallery, your block settings should show up. But not to worry if you do not see your block settings. Go to more options as shown below, click on it to select the show block settings panel. With this, you have access to your block settings.

Go to the block settings and adjust your gallery to your taste, you can decide on the number of columns you desire and also decide on either to crop the image. It was pretty easy.