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Storymap header

When you create a new storymap, the header slide is automatically created. The header is the first thing that users see when they open your storymap.

Properties

Card tab

Text

The text of the header slide is as follows:

Title: The title of the storymap.

Subtitle: The subtitle of the storymap

Note: The note of the storymap—this is where you can add text such as the author, date, or any other information you want to include.

Header Slide Settings Panel - Text
Figure 1: Header Slide Settings Panel - Text

The logo to display in the header slide. You can upload a logo image or use a URL to an image. By default, the logo is set to the UNDP logo. You can change it to your own logo.

Header Slide Settings Panel - Logo
Figure 2: Header Slide Settings Panel - Logo

Map tab

Map Style

The default map style of the storymap. You can choose from the different basemap options available in GeoHub, or start from an already existing map listed in the maps page.

Header Slide Settings Panel - Map Style
Figure 3: Header Slide Settings Panel - Map Style

Location

The location of the map. Yoy can search for a location or move the pin on the map to the desired location. You can also set the bearing and pitch of the map.

Header Slide Settings Panel - Location
Figure 4: Header Slide Settings Panel - Location

Globe mode

This is a toggle to enable or disable the globe mode. If enabled, the default map will be displayed in 3D Globe mode.

Header Slide Settings Panel - Globe Mode
Figure 5: Header Slide Settings Panel - Globe Mode

Next step

In the next section, we are going to explore how you can edit main contents after configuring header.