Pages and Generic Content
The Pages Browser in dotCMS allows you to add pages to your website's main navigation bar, fill them with page content (often called "Generic Content"), and upload files and images. See the articles and videos below if you have specific questions about this part of the system.
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Two methods for reordering pages in dotCMS
Published on August 9, 2022
Two methods for reordering pages in dotCMS. (Note: These only work for pages) -
Frequently Asked Questions
Published on August 20, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions about how to use and troubleshoot dotCMS. -
Accessibility Rules
Published on August 20, 2021
An overview of accessibility rules in dotCMS -
What is a banner image and how can it be used for articles and homepages
Published on December 3, 2020
Learn about banner images and how they can be used for articles and homepages. -
dotCMS: How to Create Metadata
Learn how to create metadata for your pages to help with SEO.
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How to Login to dotCMS
Learn how to login to the dotCMS system.
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dotCMS: How to Upload a File or Image
Learn how to upload a file or image and add it to your content.
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dotCMS: Overview of the WYSIWYG Editor
Learn how to use the WYSIWYG editor to create and edit text content on your website.
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dotCMS: How to Create Generic Content
Learn how to add content to your web page using a container.
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dotCMS: How to Create a Page Asset
Learn how to create a new page on your website.
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dotCMS: How to Edit a Page
Learn how to edit a page on your website.
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dotCMS: Which Browser to Use
Learn which browsers to use when creating content on your dotCMS website.
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dotCMS: History Tab Bring Back Option
Learn how to use the Bring Back option for your content.
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dotCMS: How to Edit Generic Content
Learn how to edit a container on a page.
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Overview of the dotCMS Dashboard
Learn how to navigate within the dotCMS system.
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dotCMS: How to Edit Generic Content
Learn how to edit a container on a page.
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dotCMS: How to Edit Generic Content
Learn how to edit a container on a page.
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Creating Top Level Navigation Menu Links in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
From within the Content Management System (CMS), a website’s navigation is comprised of two different types of content, Folders and Pages: Top Level Navigation Links are comprised of a Folder and an Index Page. -
Creating Sub-Page Navigation Menu Links in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The final level of navigation on your site can be created as pages within a folder without "index" pages. -
Pages Tab Context Menu Options in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The Pages Tab context menu can be accessed by right clicking on the page, file, or folder you wish to modify. -
Adding New content (generic) to a page in dotcms
Published on August 3, 2017
From the Edit Tab, you are able to add new generic content including images and videos, to the page container. -
Placing Existing Content (Generic) on a Page using the Edit Screen in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
From the Preview Screen, users can place the same block of content on multiple pages retaining the ability to only have to edit that piece of content once. The updates would then filter to all pages that content is placed on. -
Editing Content Using the WYSIWYG Editor in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The WYSIWYG Editor allows you to enter/format text, images, and videos in a way that resembles how the content will appear on the website. Many content types, such as Events or Articles, contain a WYSIWYG Editor for entering the bulk of the information. -
Reordering, Removing, and Editing Content using the Preview Screen in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The dotCMS Preview Screen allows you to reorder blocks of content on a page, remove a content block from a page (but not the system), and edit existing content blocks.