{"id":11284980,"date":"2019-03-07T09:57:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T09:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/?post_type=helphub_article&#038;p=11284980"},"modified":"2026-05-29T19:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T19:06:57","slug":"cover-block","status":"publish","type":"helphub_article","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/cover-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Cover block"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/blocks\/\">Go back to the list of Blocks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cover block lets you add a background color, image or video with a text overlay. It is an excellent tool for creating headers, banner-style displays, call-to-actions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"876\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1492 \/ 876;\" width=\"1492\" controls src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Kapture-2026-04-17-at-15.57.38.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding and configuring a cover block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add a Cover block<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add the Cover<strong> <\/strong>block, click the (+) icon to open the block inserter pop-up window. Look for the Cover block using the search bar and click the block icon to add it to the editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can quickly add the Cover<strong> <\/strong>block by typing <code>\/cover<\/code> and pressing Enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-2.45.23-PM.png\" alt=\"Add a cover block by typing \/cover in the editor\" class=\"wp-image-16367441\" style=\"width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-2.45.23-PM.png 544w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-2.45.23-PM-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/adding-a-new-block\/\">Detailed instructions on adding blocks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you add the Cover block, you have a few options to choose to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Upload<\/strong> an image or video from your device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose&nbsp;<strong>Media Library<\/strong>&nbsp;to choose from an existing image or video on your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>Use featured image<\/strong>&nbsp;option to set the the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/support\/featured-images\/\">featured image<\/a>&nbsp;of your page or post as the cover background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick a <strong>background color<\/strong> for the cover block by clicking a palette color circle\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can later change it to another color in the block settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resize the Cover block by dragging the bottom border and moving it up and down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-2.46.48-PM-1024x487.png\" alt=\"Options when adding a new cover block including buttons to upload media, view the media library, use a featured image or choose a background color from the palette\" class=\"wp-image-16367442\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.102696289022544;width:564px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-2.46.48-PM-1024x487.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-2.46.48-PM-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-2.46.48-PM-768x365.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-2.46.48-PM.png 1324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resizing the Cover block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cover block comes with a resize handle which appears below the Cover block when dragging. You can resize the block by moving the handle up and down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This change will set a Minimum height value that you can see in the Block Settings &#8211; Styles toolbar. You can also change the size by updating this number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"876\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1492 \/ 876;\" width=\"1492\" controls src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Kapture-2026-04-17-at-16.18.26.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Resizing the cover block from handles and block settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Display a Featured Image<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can set the the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/support\/featured-images\/\">featured image<\/a>&nbsp;of your page or post as the Cover block background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"876\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1492 \/ 876;\" width=\"1492\" controls src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Kapture-2026-04-17-at-16.41.18.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding a cover block with a Featured Image and Page Title block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-toolbar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Block toolbar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each block toolbar comes with different options. These block toolbars let you customize or modify the block in the editor. To view the Cover block toolbar, select the block, and it will show a list of toolbar options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cover block has the following tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transform to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moving handles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change alignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change content position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle full height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-02-at-19.34.53.png\" alt=\"Image showing the block toolbar for the block\" class=\"wp-image-16355759\" style=\"width:426px;height:53px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-02-at-19.34.53.png 852w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-02-at-19.34.53-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-02-at-19.34.53-768x96.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image showing the block toolbar for the block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transform to<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.04.45-PM.png\" alt=\"Block toolbar transform options\" class=\"wp-image-16367449\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1501449275362319;width:443px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.04.45-PM.png 858w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.04.45-PM-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.04.45-PM-768x668.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Transform to tool allows you to convert the Cover block into the following blocks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Image<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Columns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media &amp; Text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving handles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-2.png\" alt=\"The blog moving tool for the cover block\" class=\"wp-image-16358919\" style=\"width:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-2.png 620w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-2-300x41.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The up and down arrow icons can be used to shift a block up and down in your document. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-1.png\" alt=\"The drag and drop tool tool for the cover block\" class=\"wp-image-16358918\" style=\"width:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-1.png 617w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-1-300x42.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or you can drag the six dots icon allows you to freely reposition the Cover block anywhere within the editor by holding the icon and dragging the block to the new location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/moving-blocks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get more information about moving a block within the editor.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/cover-block-alignment.png\" alt=\"Changing the alignment of the Cover block\" class=\"wp-image-16355752\" style=\"width:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/cover-block-alignment.png 806w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/cover-block-alignment-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/cover-block-alignment-768x612.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Changing the alignment of the Cover block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the Change alignment tool to modify the alignment of the Cover block. Select the tool and pick one of the following alignment options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>None<\/strong> &#8211; Leaves the block the current size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wide width<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Increase the width of the post beyond the content size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full width<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Extend the block to cover the full width of the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Align left<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Make the block left-aligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Align center<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Make the block alignment centered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Align right&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Make the block right aligned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Change content position<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"623\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-5.png\" alt=\"The change content position tool for the cover block\" class=\"wp-image-16358922\" style=\"width:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-5.png 623w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-5-300x41.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Change content position lets you modify the position of the Paragraph block within the Cover block. You can position the Paragraph block on the top left to the bottom right of the Cover block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"1248\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 2358 \/ 1248;\" width=\"2358\" autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/02\/alignment.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggle full height<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"622\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-3.png\" alt=\"The full height toggle for the cover block\" class=\"wp-image-16358920\" style=\"width:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-3.png 622w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-3-300x41.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This option allows the Cover block to take up the height of the reader&#8217;s screen to create an immersive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"676\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 676;\" width=\"1280\" autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/02\/fullheight_trimmed_720.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add media \/ Replace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-05-23-at-8.09.17-AM-1024x496.png\" alt=\"Cover block toolbar with Add media button selected to show options.\" class=\"wp-image-16368137\" style=\"width:658px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-05-23-at-8.09.17-AM-1024x496.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-05-23-at-8.09.17-AM-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-05-23-at-8.09.17-AM-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-05-23-at-8.09.17-AM.png 1334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a new Cover block you will see an Add Media button in the block toolbar. You can open the Media Library, upload a file, use featured image or embed a video from a URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"81\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-4.png\" alt=\"The replace button for the cover block\" class=\"wp-image-16358921\" style=\"width:471px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-4.png 625w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2023\/10\/image-4-300x39.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your Cover block already has a background image or video, choosing Replace will allow you to select a new image or video file for your block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These controls give you the option to copy, duplicate, and edit your block as HTML.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/more-options\/\">Read about these and other settings.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Block settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/block-settings-Screenshot-2026-03-08-at-8.13.56-AM-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16367462\" style=\"width:353px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/block-settings-Screenshot-2026-03-08-at-8.13.56-AM-1-1.png 580w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/block-settings-Screenshot-2026-03-08-at-8.13.56-AM-1-1-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every block has specific options in the editor sidebar in addition to the options found in the block toolbar.&nbsp;If you do not see the sidebar, click on the&nbsp;<strong>Settings button<\/strong>&nbsp;next to the Save\/Publish button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cover block settings panel is divided into two tabs \u2013 Settings and Styles. It contains the following sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.26.16-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16367461\" style=\"width:278px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.26.16-PM.png 534w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.26.16-PM-217x300.png 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Layout section, you will see the following customization options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Inner blocks use the content width toggle button, allowing nested blocks to use content width with options for full and wide widths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Content width settings let you customize the width for all elements assigned to the center or wide columns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.29.44-PM-420x1024.png\" alt=\"Block settings for cover block with an image\" class=\"wp-image-16367464\" style=\"width:264px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.29.44-PM-420x1024.png 420w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.29.44-PM-123x300.png 123w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.29.44-PM.png 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixed background<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the block settings on the sidebar, you have some other options, the first of which is a toggle for a fixed background. A fixed background means the cover image scrolls along with your page. Turning this option off embeds the image in place, so the image doesn&#8217;t scroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"558\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1052 \/ 558;\" width=\"1052\" autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2020\/08\/Cover87899-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repeated background<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-repeated123.png\" alt=\"Repeated background settings for the cover image\" class=\"wp-image-13786434\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Repeated background<\/strong> option lets you repeat the same image to form a pattern in the Cover block. For example, if you have a small image and you want it to repeat multiple times in the Cover block, you can enable this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"2082\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 3582 \/ 2082;\" width=\"3582\" autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2020\/12\/5-05cb8f618d67.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use the <strong>Repeated background<\/strong> toggle in combination with <strong>Fixed background<\/strong>, but <strong>Fixed background<\/strong> does not necessarily have to be turned on. Feel free to play around with these options to find what suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focal point picker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the fixed background option is turned off, you will see the focal point picker. This tool lets you identify the main point of interest in the photo and highlight. Click on the picker to drag it to the spot you want, or use the left and top position percentages below to set it manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"876\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1492 \/ 876;\" width=\"1492\" controls src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Kapture-2026-04-17-at-16.49.12.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Demonstrating using the focal point picker to focus on the bottom of the picture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set poster image (for videos)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cover Block supports setting a poster images for videos, enhancing accessibility for users with slow internet or mobile devices. After uploading a video, you&#8217;ll see the option available and can upload the image of your choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1558\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 3024 \/ 1558;\" width=\"3024\" controls src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/set-poster-image.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resolution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover block has been enhanced with new image resolution controls. You now have access to Resolution dropdown when selecting either a Featured Image, existing image from Media Library or uploading new image. This dropdown allows you to choose from available image sizes such as Thumbnail, Medium, Large and Full Size, helping you optimize for performance and visual quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative text<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The alternative text field allows you to add an alternative text for the cover image that makes the content of the image accessible to a person who is using a screen reader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.51.06-PM.png\" alt=\"Color options in Block settings toolbar\" class=\"wp-image-16367469\" style=\"width:356px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.51.06-PM.png 538w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.51.06-PM-293x300.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the Color settings, you can customize the Cover<strong> <\/strong>block by adding text, background, and link colors. The color selections vary depending on your active theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also add a gradient color to the Cover block. To do that, transform the block into the Media &amp; Text block. Click the Background option and select the Gradient tab. Choose a color from the list. Convert the Media &amp; Text block back into the Cover block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/colors-settings-overview\/\">Learn more about the Color settings.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filter options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Filters section contains the Apply duotone filter option. So, you can enable the duotone filter from the block settings panel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/filters-settings-overview\/\">Read more about the filter options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Typography settings enable you to customize the font and text appearance of the content within the Cover<strong> <\/strong>block. The settings have various options, such as font size, font style, font family, and letter spacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/typography-settings-overview\/\">Get more details about changing typography settings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dimensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.11.08-PM.png\" alt=\"Cover block dimension controls in block settings\" class=\"wp-image-16367451\" style=\"width:222px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.11.08-PM.png 538w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2019\/03\/Screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4.11.08-PM-162x300.png 162w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cover&nbsp;block provides dimension settings options to add padding, margin and block spacing. You can also choose an aspect ratio and a minimum height. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/dimension-controls-overview\/\">Learn more about dimension controls<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Border &amp; Shadow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cover block provides border settings options to add border color, width, radius and shadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/border-settings-overview\/\">Learn more about border &amp; shadow settings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Advanced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cover block provides the following Advanced settings options: HTML Anchor, Additional CSS Class(es), Additional CSS, HTML Element, Styles and Allowed Blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5f5fa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/advanced-settings-overview\/\">Learn more about advanced settings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group changelog has-very-dark-gray-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"changelog\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Changelog<strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updated 2026-05-23 (props to @awetz583 @milana)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updated for 7.0 to include embed a video from a URL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated advanced settings to link to shared page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2026-04-17 (props to @awetz583 @jyolsna @charisseannt @CalolanC @atachibana @keyurdave)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updated top video and video for focal point picker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added Manage allowed blocks setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2026-01-17\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updated screenshots and video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2025-11-27\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Added new poster image option when adding videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2025-06-28\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Added new image Resolution option for 6.8<br>Added two new videos showcasing the new Resolution option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2023-11-21\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>consistency changes for Cover block mentions in text<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2023-11-11\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updated all headings to sentence case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2023-10-04\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updated for 6.3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2023-03-27\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updated video on using a featured image in a Cover block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated information about the HTML element section. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2023-03-02 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changed the screenshot to reflect the new changes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added the Duotone filter <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information\/video about how to resize the cover block<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTML element<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2022-12-12\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Added typography and dimension settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2022-11-26\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Made images more mobile responsive <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added captions to images <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>replaces redundant content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2022-02-04\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screenshots for WordPress 5.9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2021-02-23\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screenshots per WordPress 5.7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added feature change to Block Toolbar: Full Height Alignment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2020-12-14\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Added Repeated background in Block Settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2020-08-24\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screenshots and videos as per WordPress 5.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added feature changes in Block Toolbar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added feature changes in Block Settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2020-06-18\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Added &#8220;Go back to the list of&nbsp;Blocks&#8221; to the top of the page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2020-04-28\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changed Category to &#8220;Common Blocks&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2019-11-27\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Updated animated GIF to video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created 2020-03-07<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go back to the list of Blocks The Cover block lets you add a background color, image or video with a text overlay. It is an excellent tool for creating headers, banner-style displays, call-to-actions, and more. Add a Cover block To add the Cover block, click the (+) icon to open the block inserter pop-up [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7298140,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false},"category":[80,84],"class_list":["post-11284980","helphub_article","type-helphub_article","status-publish","hentry","category-customization","category-media-blocks"],"revision_note":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/11284980","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/helphub_article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11284980"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/11284980\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16368666,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/11284980\/revisions\/16368666"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/kriskorn"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11284980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=11284980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}