# Adding classes to links and images

> Apply a configured class to a link or image through the Styling field, and use the element path to reach a figure element instead.

URL: https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/content-authoring/wysiwyg/adding-classes-to-links-images.html
category: Content Authoring
article-type: how-to
content-kind: faq
release-availability: all
tags: authoring, design, wysiwyg
updated: 2026-10-06

![Thumbnail for video illustrating how to apply classes to links and images](https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/mar8l81v3x/swatch)

## Adding a class to a link

1. Highlight the link, or place your cursor somewhere in the link text.
1. Click the **Insert/edit link** icon. You can also right-click the link and select **Link**.
1. In the **Styling** field, select one of the listed styles.
1. Click **Ok**.

## Adding a class to an image

1. In the editor, click the image to select it.
1. Click the **Insert/edit image** icon. You can also right-click the image and select **Image**.
1. In the **Styling** field, select the style you want to apply.
1. Click **Ok**.

## Adding a class to a figure

The **Styling** field applies to the image itself. To reach the surrounding `<figure>`, click the image, then find the element path in the status bar just below the editor — it reads **figure » img**. Click **figure**, then use **Format → Formats → Custom** to apply a class to that element.

If no class names appear in that menu, first confirm you selected **figure** in the element path. If there are still no options, ask your administrator whether the [WYSIWYG Editor Configuration](https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/content-authoring/wysiwyg-editor-configurations/index.html) allows classes on figure elements.

> **If the Styling field isn't visible**
>
> The [WYSIWYG Editor Configuration](https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/content-authoring/wysiwyg-editor-configurations/index.html) in use has no CSS classes set in its **CSS classes to add** field. Reach out to your CMS or Site Administrator to have those options made available.