A brand guide consists of pages and blocks. Each page can contain multiple blocks with different kinds of content. A block can contain six different types of content:

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Text

• Image & Video

• Colors

• Typography 

• Gallery

• Button

 

 

 

Text

The Text block allows you to create blocks of text and formatting tools are found in the bar above the text box.

Text block

You can use HTML coding to further edit this block as needed.

 

 

 

Image & Video

Both the Image and Video blocks allow you to upload an image or video directly from the DAM or from a local file.

Image and Video blocks

 

Additional options on the right side of your block allow you to add text to the left or right side of your image or video. 

add text to the left or right side

 

Click the actions menu at the top of the text box to reveal formatting options.

 formatting options

 

Adjust the size of your images within the Edit block modal. Input the width in percentages and click Save. 

Adjust the size of your images

 

 

 

Colors

The colors block allows you to insert your brand colors for your users to easily view and copy. Click into the box to begin adding a color. 

colors block

 

Create a name for your color and add the Hex number. The remaining information is optional. Click Add when complete. 

Adding color

 

Multiple colors can be added to a block by selecting Click to add

Click to add button

 

 

 

Typography 

The typography block allows you to upload a font file. The file name will be reflected as the font name. Add multiple fonts to your block by selecting Click to add

typography block

Font files are not downloadable unless added as an attachment as well.

 

 

 

Gallery

The Gallery block allows you to add multiple images that can be viewed in a slide-show fashion on a 3 second timer. Click to add your first image.

 Gallery block

 

Continue adding images using the plus icon in the top right corner. Delete the current image using the trash icon.

 Gallery example

 

Adjust the image transition time within the Edit block modal. Below Transition time in seconds, use the arrows to adjust the time or input the number of seconds desired. 

Transition time in seconds

 

 

 

Button

The button block allows you to add a linked button to your brand guide.

button block

 

Create a label for your button, insert the link, and click Add when complete. 

Lytho Pro Tip: Use Embedded Links to directly link materials and pages within Lytho DAM.

 

Add button option