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How-To Guides

Quick Guide

Make sure that you’re logged in to the site at http://pfw.edu/user/login. For more information on logging in, see this guide.

Creating a New Page

1. In the admin toolbar at the top of the page, hover over Content, then Add Content, then click on Page. This will take you to the editing view of a new page.
2. Fill out the System Title with the unit name in it (e.g., “School of Music - About Us”).
3. The Title is what the user sees (e.g., “About Us”).
4. Select your unit to ensure that your page is tagged as a part of that unit.
5. Fill out the Menu Settings on the right side of the page.
   • Be sure to use the Parent Link drop-down menu to select your correct unit, If you don’t, your page won’t show up on the navigation menu.

For more information on creating a new page, see this guide.

Editing Pages

1. Find your page through the regular site or through the Content tab in the admin toolbar, then click Edit. For more information on finding your page, see this guide.
2. Where you see the Sidebar and Content tabs, click Content. The area labeled Sections is where all the modules on your page live. Click Edit on any of them to expand the view.
3. Here are some common types of input fields you’ll find:
   • Title and copy fields are straightforward. Just fill in content you want in the white box.
   • URL fields, with a circle at the end of the white bar, sometimes need to be filled in using autocomplete.
   • A WYSIWYG field is a larger editing field with styling buttons at the top. Fill in the content while keeping the styles the same as the default.
     • If you copy and paste content into one of these fields, you must highlight it all and click the Remove Formatting button. If you fail to complete this step, the previous formatting that you copied will create visual bugs.
     • Find more information on WYSIWYG fields in this guide.
4. Add a new section using the Section Type drop-down menu at the bottom of the Sections list. Choose the module you want from that list and click the Add Another Section button.
5. Find the Save button at the bottom of the page. Make sure that the Change to (found as a drop-down menu) state reflects the state you want your page to be in.
   • Published means that any user on the internet can see it. Draft or Unpublished means that only Drupal users who are logged in can see it.

For more information on editing pages, see this guide.

Images

1. When you click the Add Media button when editing a page, you’ll be taken to the Media Library.
2. The Media Library is full of images ready for use. Use the search bar to enter general terms such as studying or outdoor, or more specific terms relevant to your unit, like music or performance.
3. You can also use the Choose File button to upload your own image. When uploading your own images, please follow these best-practice guidelines: 
   • Name your image with keywords that describe it, starting with the unit name. For example, “vpa-student-smiling-theatre-portrait.jpg.”
   • For the Alternative Text field, describe your image in a short phrase, such as “Portrait of a VPA student smiling.” 
   • You’ll see a list of tabs named by crop types, such as Landscape, Portrait, and Hero. Click each tab, and drag the box so that the subject is well positioned.
     • Even if you want to keep the box in the default position, you have to at least click it so the system counts you as having applied a crop. 
   • You must not upload an image owned by someone else or that was found on the internet. Doing so puts the university at risk of exposure to a copyright lawsuit. Only upload original images.
   • Try not to upload images any larger than 2MB. If your images are much larger than this, they will slow down the site and display improperly.
     • If you need help downsizing your images, try tinypng.

For more information on images, see this guide.