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Sorry if this is a dupe. I considered uploading an image with a question but the functionality is not working for me. The interface says "click here" but this seems to do nothing. I tried copying and pasting...

Operator error, most likely. Guidance appreciated.

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  • The interface is (usually, barring beta-testing of new features) the same for all sites on the Stack Exchange network. For these type of questions (about the Stack Exchange network and interface) also consider consulting Meta Stack Exchange and asking there if searching doesn't yield a fix. For example: meta.stackexchange.com/questions/75491/…
    – hoc_age
    Aug 27, 2015 at 17:26
  • @hoc_age: Will do. Not sure why, but I have uploaded images to the bio and math sites with no problem. Maybe some time has passed...? Maybe security settings.
    – daniel
    Aug 27, 2015 at 18:14

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I think this is indeed "operator error" :) But no big deal! It's fun to learn new features of how to make questions and answers even more helpful and pleasant to read.

See a Meta.SE question on adding images. The interface has been changed/improved since then.

A number of different things could be at work... e.g.,

  • Your browser (Chrome, IE, Firefox, Safari, ...)
  • Your browser settings (dis/allow scripts, pop-ups, security settings)
  • Your OS or interface (Linux, OS X, Windows, mobile browser, Stack Exchange app)
  • Simply getting used to the interface. :)

Here's an example: link to https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/80/Wikipedia-logo-v2.svg/103px-Wikipedia-logo-v2.svg.png as an image: click the "Add Image" button, then click "link from the web" link, then paste the URL, then click the "Add Picture" button. Result:

enter image description here

You could also manually type in the Markdown for an image, which looks something like...

![alternate mouseover text here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/mg7TF.png).

Or other formats. If this is your thing, see additional information on Markdown editing at SE.

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