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Create & Edit Pages

Pages serve as excellent tools for breaking down complex subjects into easily digestible information. Typically, a page consists of multiple sections or boxes that revolve around the same topic, enhancing the understanding of the subject matter.

This page examines the available features and discusses how to edit your page to align with the Side-Nav Standard 2024 template.

Create a New Page

To create a new Page:

  1. Click the + icon at the bottom of the navigation pane.
  2. Select Page Type - Regular
  3. Add a Page Name & Description
  4. Position - a top level page
  5. Profile Box - Do not display
  6. Draft Mode - Tick the box if you do not wish the page to be displayed to the public (advisable for pages that are being built).
  7. Click Save

Further support

For further support using Pages, or advice on how to Copy a Page, visit the Springshare Website.

Add a Page URL

You will need to add a friendly page URL.

Screenshot showing where to add a page url

Page Settings

The page setting menu allows users to change the name, description, visibility of the page, the order of content, move boxes between pages, and delete the page.

Screenshot showing where to access page settings

Page properties

Used for renaming pages and adding an optional page description: You can easily change the name of a page displayed in the navigation menu. This helps users understand the content of each page at a glance.

Redirect URL

You can add a redirect URL to automatically send users from an old or invalid guide address to the correct and up-to-date location.

Page Visibility

When the page is ready to be published change the visibility settings to Show on public guide. This will take the page out of draft mode.

If you wish to remove the page from public view select Do not show on public guide. This can be helpful when making edits.

Image show page visibility menu

Organise Content

You might decide you want to reorganise content, or something has simply gone to wrong place. 

In the REORDER / MOVE section you can move Pages, Boxes, and Content Items.

Delete a Page

If you need to remove a page, you will find the delete option located at the bottom of the page settings.

 

WARNING!

Before deleting a page, please be aware that it might be mapped to a subject guide or other page in the system. Deleting a mapped page could break links or cause someone to lose their work.

 

ALL DELETIONS ARE FINAL


Adsetts Library
Collegiate Library



Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus, Howard Street
Sheffield S1 1WB