Properties Menu

How to access the properties menu

The propertiesmenu manages several things in the CMS. Every resource has a properies menu, though not all resources show the entire properties menu.  Bellow we will be defining the comprehesive properties menu.

Properties Menu Defined

1. Template: This dropdown menu will let you choose from our different templates.  There are only 2 approved templates right now.  The default template should be used unless there is a specific reason to use the other. You can conact the Web Content Manager to discuss using the other template.
2. Title: Changes the title of the page and must be filled in.
3. Keywords: Keywords need to be used for all pages that can receive them. Only use 4 keyworkds and separate them with commas (orange, green, red, blue).
4. Description: Should be one short sentence about the main idea of the page.
5. Add to Navigation: Check this box if you want the resource to appear in the navigation.
6. Navigation Text: The text that will be used for the link in the navigation. It should be the title of the page unless the title of the page is longer than 5-6 words.
7. Insert After: This drop down will let you control the order the navigation links occur. 
8. Ok: Approves any changes you made.
9. Cancel: Cancels any changes you made.
10. Advanced: There are 60+ properties that can be manipulated on any resource.  Not all of these are used. Clicking the advanced button will show you the complete list.