The Cover block lets you put text on top of a background image or video.

  • click the Add a Block button

add a block button

  • Click Cover under the Media category

cover button

  • Upload media from your computer or select media already uploaded to your Media Library

cover block

  • Click a video or image in your Media Library
  • Click Select

selected media from Media Library

  • Click the Write title… text on the media file and enter a title

cover block with text

  • Use the Formatting Toolbar and the Settings Panel to make any changes (optional)

Cover block formatting toolbar and block settings panel

Note: Use the Opacity slider in the Settings Panel to lighten or darken the cover image.