How to Add Space Between Text and Images in WordPress

Adding space between text and images in WordPress can improve the readability and visual appeal of your content. Whether you are using the Gutenberg editor, Classic editor, or a page builder plugin, this guide provides several methods to achieve this layout enhancement. Let's dive into the details.

1. Using the Gutenberg Block Editor

The Gutenberg editor offers a flexible and intuitive way to add spaces between text and images.

Add the IMAGE Block: Insert your image using the Image block. Add a PARAGRAPH Block: Below or above the image, add a Paragraph block for your text. Adjust Spacing: Click on the image block and in the right sidebar, you can adjust the Margin settings under the Advanced settings by adding custom CSS classes.

This method provides a simple and visually intuitive approach to controlling the spacing between the image and the text.

2. Using the Classic Editor

The Classic editor allows you to adjust the spacing directly by inserting a line break and using HTML tags.

Insert Image: Place your cursor where you want the image and click on Add Image to insert your image. Add Line Break: After inserting the image, you can simply hit Enter to add a line break. This will add a bit of space above the image. Use HTML: If you are comfortable with HTML, you can add a br tag or use a div with a specific style for spacing.

These methods offer a quick and straightforward solution for adding space between your content elements.

3. Using Custom CSS

For more control over the spacing, you can use custom CSS.

Go to Appearance rarr; Customize: In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Appearance rarr; Customize. Add Additional CSS: Find the “Additional CSS” section and add custom CSS such as:

css
.your-image-class {
   margin-bottom: 20px; /* Adjust the value to your needs */
}

Apply the Class: Make sure to apply the class to your image block in the Block settings.

Custom CSS allows you to have precise control over the layout and spacing of your content. This method is more advanced but provides greater flexibility.

4. Using Page Builders (Elementor, WPBakery, etc.)

If you are using a page builder, such as Elementor or WPBakery, you can use the padding and margin settings directly in the editor.

Edit the Section: Select the section that contains the image and text. Adjust Padding/Margins: Most page builders allow you to adjust the padding and margin settings directly in the editor.

Page builders provide a visual interface for adjusting layout settings, making it easy to achieve the desired spacing without diving into code.

Conclusion

Choose the method that best fits your editing style and needs. The Gutenberg editor is quite flexible but using custom CSS gives you precise control over the layout. If you prefer a quick and simple solution, using a line break and an br tag or CSS styles can work well too.

A quick workaround for adding space between images in lists is to style all images within lists to have a top margin. This can be done by adding a small fragment of CSS to your theme:

Style Images in Lists: By adding a margin-top to images in list items. Add the following code:

li img {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

Adjust the margin as needed.

This method ensures that every image in a list has the same space above it, making the layout consistent.

By following these methods, you can seamlessly add the necessary spacing between your text and images, enhancing the overall appearance and user experience of your WordPress site.