To add a content item, log in and go to the Workarea. Then navigate to the folder in which you want to add the content item.
- On the toolbar on the right side of the Workarea, mouse over the New, and on the pull-down menu, select HTML Content. This will open the CMS editor to allow you to create content. You will see a screen similar to the image below:
- You will then need to complete the following fields:
- Title Field: In the title field, located near the top of the screen, enter the title for your new content. This is different from the content headline (See Metadata/headline below)
- Content Tab: The Content tab is the main tab, and you should automatically be on this tab when you open the content for editing. Enter or edit your content here. The bulk of your work takes place here; however, you should remember to complete the following tabs as necessary.
- Summary Tab: Select the Summary tab, and enter a summary of your content. The shorter the better (one short sentence), as the summary is displayed by a collection, list summary, and search results.
- Metadata Tab: Select the Metadata tab, and enter a headline only if you want the headline to be different from the content title. If you do not enter a headline, the title will appear as the headline.
- Schedule Tab: (Optional step.) Under the Schedule tab, you can enter a start date for when the content should appear on the website. To enter a date, simply click on the calendar icon next to Start Date and select the proper date.
- Comment Tab: (Optional step.) In the Comment field, you may enter any comments you have about the content. This step is purely for internal use and will only be displayed as commentary for the content’s history and archive.
- Templates Tab: Under the Templates tab, your selection will depend on what type of page you are working with. In most cases, you will use the “page” template, which should be the default setting. The “home” template is for your unit’s home page, and “toc” is for Table of Contents. The template controls how the page looks.
- After you have added the content, preview it in the browser. If you are pleased with it, submit it for publication.
Note: After you have added content, make sure to add it into your menu. All HTML content should be included in a menu. See How to Work with Menus for more information.
