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Image Gallery Web Part - Title
Hi all, Using the Image Gallery webpart, the title of the picture doesn't display in the thumbnail? I have to click on the image to get the title and caption? Is there anyway to display the t...
DaithiG You've brought up an issue with the Image Gallery Web Part in SharePoint not displaying image titles or captions on the thumbnail previews when using grid or list layouts. This limitation seems to be a design choice by Microsoft, likely due to space constraints or formatting challenges on those particular layouts.
However, I understand the frustration it causes, as having captions visible on thumbnails provides important context and improves the overall user experience. To address this, I would recommend exploring alternative approaches that can better meet your requirements. One option would be to create a custom gallery experience using a SharePoint List.
By leveraging column formatting techniques, we can design a visually appealing gallery layout that displays both the images and their corresponding captions or metadata. Another avenue worth considering is Viva Engage.
This platform is designed for community engagement and can serve as an excellent space for users to share and discuss photos, with the ability to add rich descriptions and context. Viva Engage's interactive nature may align well with your goals for this particular use case. While the Image Gallery Web Part may have its limitations, SharePoint offers flexibility through its various components and integrations.
I'll work closely with you to identify the most suitable solution, whether it's a customized List view, Viva Engage, or exploring additional third-party web parts or solutions that can provide the desired functionality.
BarryGoblon The solution I implemented works, but its not ideal. You can't zoom in on the photos or view them in a slideshow with captions. I would think Microsoft can make an improved web gallery that is much easier to implement and for users to use. Think Instagram ; )
- Christine_Cannavo Thank for giving it try. I don't want to waste time on something that's just a "mitigation". Our site is locked down so we don't have the option to use Viva Engage or any third-party options.
Mind you this was just a bit of fun at our company. This is what the final result was. We put it in one of the Sharepoint site sections. It got the job done easy with captions but no zoom in at all.
