What is a sidebar on Tumblr?

Your Tumblr blog has a sidebar displaying information that remains consistent regardless of the content that a reader is currently viewing. Some of the default items displayed on the Tumblr sidebar include your picture, a search box, a button for following your blog and a list of the blogs you follow.

How do I add an image to my Tumblr HTML?

How to get an image in a corner of your blog

Find the tag in your HTML code.
Paste: under it.
Change IMAGE URL to the desired image url.
Adjust the height=100 (the number) to the desired size.

How do I put a GIF on my Tumblr theme?

Sidebar Section

Click the gear icon on your Tumblr Dashboard (see Resources) to access the Settings screen, and then select the name of the blog you want to update.
Scroll to the Theme section.
Click the “Upload” button, locate the GIF file on your computer, and then click the “Open” button.

How do I change my Tumblr menu?

Customize menu

Click the Palette icon on the top right corner of the web view of your blog (yourblog.tumblr.com).
Under the account menu at the top of the dashboard, click the gear icon to visit your settings. Choose your blog from the menu on the right, then click “Edit Theme.”

Can you use a gif as a Tumblr header?

you can put gifs as headers with devices. you just save a gif, edit your tumblr & change the header to that gif like you would w/ a regular photo. At first the gif won’t do anything.

How do I make gifs for Tumblr?

Creating a GIF

In the post form, tap the GIF icon.
Next, tap Create a GIF to access videos on your device.
Tap to select a video to convert to a GIF. Now you’re ready to select a three second clip using the slider.
To fine-tune your new GIF:
Once you’re ready, tap the checkmark.

Where is the Customize button on Tumblr?

Click the name of your blog at the top of the Dashboard or under the list icon at the top. Click “Customize” on the right column. Click “Edit HTML” below the theme thumbnail on the left.