# Avatar image

## Block limitations

This is a private block and can only be used within specific parent blocks. It is designed to work exclusively within the [Avatars](/slab/content/blocks/basics/avatars.md) block.

## Overview

A styled avatar component that creates a circular container for content blocks, primarily designed for displaying profile images or avatars. The component features a circular border and supports responsive visibility options.

## Common use cases

* Best used for profile pictures, user avatars, or circular image elements
* Consider the context where avatars will be displayed when selecting size
* Use the visibility options to create different avatar arrangements on mobile vs desktop

## Compatible blocks

The following blocks can be nested within this block:

* [Image](/slab/content/blocks/basics/image.md)

## Block settings

| Setting      | Description                        | Options                                                                 |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Size         | Size of the avatar                 | Small (default), Medium, Large                                          |
| Border color | Controls the border color          | Body, Subtle, Strong, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, None. Default: Body |
| Visibility   | Controls when the block is visible | All (default), Mobile only, Desktop only                                |


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