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1. Account Interface
1.1 Log In
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1.2 Dashboard
By default, the dashboard includes the following widgets:
My Sites
- Recently visited websites are listed here. Select one or use the site dropdown menu to view all permissible sites.
My Content
- Access recently-viewed assets from this widget.
Notifications
- Messages such as publish reports are listed here.
Customizing the Dashboard
Add a Widget:
To add a widget, click the Add Widget button located underneath your name in the Welcome back box. Click the plus button (⨁) and select the widget type you would like to add.
Customize a Widget:
To customize a widget, hover over the right side of the widget box and click the pencil icon located at the upper-right corner of the widget box. Make your desired changes or modifications, and click Save Settings.
Delete a Widget:
To delete a widget, select the widget you wish to remove by hovering over the right side of the widget box and clicking the X button. Click OK to confirm that you want to remove the widget from your dashboard.
1.3 Find Webpages & Documents
To find a site in Cascade, click the drop-down menu next to the Cascade Server logo
and select your site from the list.
Search for a site by typing into the drop-down menu.
The folder view is an easy way to see and access the files and folders that make up the website. It is located on the left side of the screen under Site Content. When a folder is selected, right-click the folder, and a list of options will appear allowing you to select an option for further action.
Icons for folders, images, and documents
The following icons are used to represent various assets in a website:
Web Pages
are shown with the paper icon
Documents (.pdf, .doc, .jpg)
are shown with the photograph icon
Blocks
are shown with the cube icon
Folders
are shown with the manila folder icon
Locating images and documents
Images (.jpg, .png, or .gif) and documents (.pdf, .docx, etc.) are typically stored in subfolders:
Images:
/_includes/images
Documents:
/_includes/documents
Editing existing documents
It is important to preserve references and links to documents and files when updating them. To update a file:
Navigate to the document in Cascade (this could be an image, Word document, PDF, etc.).
Click "Edit" in the top right corner of the window.
Drag and drop the updated file into the window or manually navigate to the file on the computer to upload it. Click "Submit" to save the new version of the file.
Publish the file if ready to do so to make it show up on the live website.
1.4 Search Bar
The Search Bar is always available in the top right corner of the web browser when logged in to Cascade.
Using search, enter keywords, titles, or names to quickly navigate to content blocks, pages, and documents. Click the search bar to reveal and navigate to recent assets.
2. Editing Pages
2.1 Editing Basics
To edit a page, navigate to the page in Cascade and click the edit button
or right click on the page in the folder structure and select Edit. A screen will pop up with your page in edit view.
If you're editing your page but can't see any content, it's likely the content is contained within a row block or a
shortcode block
. You can right-click to edit any of the blocks directly from the page.
2.2 WYSIWYG Editor
A WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) is a Rich Text editor that provides tools to robustly format text in ways such as adding lists, bold text, links, and more.
Cascade's WYSIWYG editor may seem familiar to those who are experienced with text editors such as Microsoft Word, MacOS Pages, or Google Docs, but there are notable differences in some of the functions.
Common Formatting Options
Bold
Italic
Link/
URL
Insert an image
Insert a table
Line Breaks
To add a
new paragraph break
- Press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac)
To add a
single line break
- Hold Shift and press Enter/Return
Headings
Heading hierarchy is an important component of structuring content, enabling readers to easily absorb and understand the page's content.
Proper heading hierarchy allows Google, Bing, and other search engines to better index and promote the website for new readers to find. Finally, proper use of headings is important for maintaining
ADA
compliance
, extending our reach to more audiences.
To apply a heading style. select  the text, then click on the Formats dropdown menu, and choose the appropriate subheading starting with Heading 2. Do not skip heading levels.
Do not use Heading 1
2.2.A Copy & Paste Text
Pasting text from an application such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs can be done by right-clicking or with keyboard shortcuts.
Windows copy/paste
CTRL + C
to copy, then
CTRL + V
to paste
Mac copy/paste
CMD + C
to copy, then
CMD + V
to paste
Avoid unwanted Rich Text formatting
Text that is copied and pasted directly from a webpage or Rich Text editor such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs will retain its formatting. While sometimes convenient, this often leads to display issues. In order to avoid this, use the
Paste as text
option in the Edit menu inside the WYSIWYG editor.
Clear Rich Text formatting
Select text that needs formatting cleared and click
Format
from the toolbar menu. Select
Clear Formatting
2.2.B List Styles
Different formatting options are available for a list that can modify the layout and bullet appearance.
Bullet appearance
Checks and checkboxes are an alternate to bulleted or numbered lists. Highlight the whole list and choose
Formats > Custom
and choose the desired style.
Alpha Upper Case, Alpha Lower Case, Roman Upper Case and Roman Lower Case list styles are also available. Highlight the list, click the Ordered List button, and with the whole list highlighted, choose Formats > Custom and choose the desired style:
ol-lower-alpha
ol-upper-alpha
ol-lower-roman
ol-upper-roman
Column layout
Longer lists can be organized into
up to four columns
by using several CSS class modifiers via the text/code view in the WYSWIYG editor.
Available modifiers:
.list-cols-2
.list-cols-3
.list-cols-4
How to use the column modifiers:
First, add the
.list-cols
rule to the


    or

      element.
      Next, add the modifier rule that determines the number of columns in the list, such as
      .list-cols-3
      for a three column list.
      Optional: Choose a bullet appearance such as
      .list-ordered
      or
      .list-unordered
      Final markup:

      1. List item one

      2. List item two

      3. List item three

      4. List item four

      5. List item five

      6. List item six

      7. List item seven

      8. List item eight


      Final result:
      List item one
      List item two
      List item three
      List item four
      List item five
      List item six
      List item seven
      List item eight
      2.2.C Create a Link
      Select the word or phrase to be linked and click on the Link icon:
      Internal Link
      The internal link sends the reader to another part of your Cascade site.
      Click
      Choose File, Page, or Link
      Next, navigate to the page or document to be linked to. There are two options for linking internal assets…
      choose an asset that was recently referenced from a list, or
      browse through all available assets.
      The
      Recent assets
      tab is selected by default.
      Click on the
      Browse
      tab in order to bring up the asset browser:
      Select a link by clicking on the radio button (gray circle) to the left.
      Once the link is selected, click
      Choose
      in the top right corner.
      Last, insert the link with the bottom right Ok button:
      External Link
      Use an external link for any URL not represented in your Cascade site.
      Choose External, then type in or paste in the full
      URL
      Email link
      Choose the External link option. In the address box, type
      mailto:
      followed by the email address:
      Example:
      mailto:johnsmith@emory.edu
      Remove link
      Select the link text, then click the Remove Link button:
      2.2.D Shortcodes
      Shortcodes allow images or content blocks to be imported into a
      WYSIWYG
      editor interface.
      Create a Shortcode
      To include shortcodes in the
      WYSIWYG
      editor, select Yes next to Include Shortcodes.
      Select a shortcode type:
      Image:
      Choose the image file
      and navigate to the file in the
      /_includes/images
      folder. Select whether the image will have a caption and fill out the caption information if so. Limit your caption text to 15 words or less:
      Block:
      Select the block in Cascade under
      /_content:
      Shortcodes must be entered in a specific format.
      [! (Open bracket and exclamation point)
      shortcodename (Lowercase text)
      !] (Closing exclamation point and bracket)
      All together, a shortcode looks like this:
      [!shortcodename!]
      Shortcode Display Style and Display Width
      A few display options are available:
      No Wrap:
      text will display under block or image regardless of display width percentage.
      Content wrapped right:
      text will wrap to the right of the block or image.
      Content wrapped left:
      text will wrap to the left of the block or image.
      Width 100:
      block or image will display at 100% width.
      Width 75:
      block or image will display at 75% width.
      Width 50:
      block or image will display at 50% width.
      Width 25:
      block or image will display at 25% width.
      Width auto:
      block or image will display at 100% width.
      Insert Shortcode Into Content
      Insert the shortcode text into the
      WYSIWYG
      editor where it should appear within the text.
      Multiple Shortcodes can be included in the
      WYSIWYG
      editor. Simply add another shortcode in the editor and click the green plus icon to add another shortcode block or image.
      Shortcode names should be unique and may only contain numbers and letters - no special characters, including dashes (-) and underscores (_).
      2.2.E Button styles
      There are two appearance options for button links. To change the button link style, highlight the link text and click
      Formats > Custom
      and choose the desired style.
      2.3 Format Plain Text
      Many of the input fields within Cascade uses Plain Text rather than the Rich Text of the
      WYSIWYG
      editor.
      Apply formatting to Plain Text
      Tags surrounded by opening and closing brackets
      [tag]
      can be used to format Plain Text.
      Available Tags
      Format Plain Text
      Type
      Input
      Output
      Bold
      [bold]bold[/bold]
      bold
      Italic
      [italic]italic[/italic]
      italic
      Normal (used for title formatting in italicized text)
      [normal]normal[/normal]
      Credit
      Good Housekeeping Magazine
      Emphasis
      [em]emphasis[/em]
      emphasis
      Superscript
      [sup]superscript[/sup]
      superscript
      en dash
      [endash]
      em dash
      [emdash]
      Single Quote
      [sq]
      Double Quote
      [q]
      Smart Single Quote – open
      [opensmartsinglequote]
      Smart Single Quote – close
      [closesmartsinglequote]
      Smart Double Quote – open
      [opensmartdoublequote]
      Smart Double Quote – close
      [closesmartdoublequote]
      Apostrophe
      [apostrophe]
      Ampersand
      [amp]
      [copy]
      Registered Trademark
      [r]
      Less Than
      [lt]
      Greater Than
      [gt]
      2.4 Tables
      Tables require an intermediate level of HTML knowledge in order to utilize them properly and to ensure that they are accessible to all audiences. Some rules of thumb:
      Do not use tables to visually alter content or create special layouts
      Ensure each table has a caption element
      Assign accessibility attributes to table elements when appropriate
      All content editors must thoroughly study these resources before attempting to create tables on Emory websites:
      - Advanced layouts
      - Accessibility
      2.4.A Table Markup
      To design for screen reader compatibility, table markup must be pasted in the HTML code directly to properly indicate and link the header and data cells. Tables provide users with information about relationships and how content is organized, and makes it easier for users to sort through information. When structural markup is in place, screen reader users are able to navigate a data table one cell at a time and will hear the column and row headers spoken to them.
      Below is a recommended basic template that includes a table caption, header, footer, and data cells.





























      Title or purpose of table


      Optional extended description.


      Header Item OneHeader Item TwoHeader Item Three
      Footer Item OneFooter Item TwoFooter Item Three
      Table Data OneTable Data TwoTable Data Three

      Title or purpose of table
      Optional extended description.
      Header Item One
      Header Item Two
      Header Item Three
      Footer Item One
      Footer Item Two
      Footer Item Three
      Table Data One
      Table Data Two
      Table Data Three
      2.4.B Table Elements
      Caption
      The

      element is required.
      Give a title to the table that is specific and concise using a heading element (


      through


      ). Further details can be added with the


      element.
      Header
      The

      element is optional but recommended.
      Add columns with

      , ensuring the scope attribute is applied for accessibility.
      Footer
      The

      element is optional.
      Add columns with

      , ensuring the scope attribute is applied for accessibility.
      The footer columns may also be used to add disclaimers and other relevant information.
      If a footer is added, it must be located above the

      element. It will always visually appear at the bottom of the table.
      Body
      The

      element is required.
      Add columns with

      , ensuring the data is properly aligned with the corresponding

      2.4.C Table Style Options
      Class attributes can be added to modify the appearance of the table.
      Unstriped Table


      Caption
      Header Item One
      Header Item Two
      Header Item Three
      Footer Item One
      Footer Item Two
      Footer Item Three
      Table Data One
      Table Data Two
      Table Data Three
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Bordered Table

      Caption
      Header Item One
      Header Item Two
      Header Item Three
      Footer Item One
      Footer Item Two
      Footer Item Three
      Table Data One
      Table Data Two
      Table Data Three
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Borderless Table

      Caption
      Header Item One
      Header Item Two
      Header Item Three
      Footer Item One
      Footer Item Two
      Footer Item Three
      Table Data One
      Table Data Two
      Table Data Three
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Small Table

      Caption
      Header Item One
      Header Item Two
      Header Item Three
      Footer Item One
      Footer Item Two
      Footer Item Three
      Table Data One
      Table Data Two
      Table Data Three
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Dark Blue Header

      Caption
      Header Item One
      Header Item Two
      Header Item Three
      Footer Item One
      Footer Item Two
      Footer Item Three
      Table Data One
      Table Data Two
      Table Data Three
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      White Header

      Caption
      Header Item One
      Header Item Two
      Header Item Three
      Footer Item One
      Footer Item Two
      Footer Item Three
      Table Data One
      Table Data Two
      Table Data Three
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Themed Table

      Caption
      Header Item One
      Header Item Two
      Header Item Three
      Footer Item One
      Footer Item Two
      Footer Item Three
      Table Data One
      Table Data Two
      Table Data Three
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      Lorem
      Ipsum
      Vestibulum
      3. Images and Documents
      3.1 Upload Images & Documents
      Images and documents must be proactively uploaded to Cascade before they can be placed on webpages. To add a document or image to Cascade:
      Click the
      Add Content > Document/Image
      option.
      This opens a fly-out menu - choose the type of file to be added.
      After selecting a file via the file browser or by dragging and dropping in a new file, click the three-dot (kebab) menu and
      Submit
      to proceed.
      Last, click the
      Publish
      tab, and click
      Submit
      at the bottom.
      Publish an image by right-clicking the item in the left-hand file tree and selecting
      Publish
      in the dropdown menu.
      You can access a repository of Emory-owned stock photography on
      Emory Photo/Video's Photoshelter account
      Documents can be linked to in the
      WYSIWYG
      editor in the same way pages can be linked to.
      Document sizes are limited to 20MB. To add a video to your site,
      follow the instructions to upload the video to Emory's Youtube channel
      Download instructions for updating files
      3.2 Accessibility, cropping, and optimization
      3.2.A Images with Text
      Generally an image should be a visual enhancement of text content and images should not contain text themselves. Images of fliers, for example, should not be used as they contain text that may not be perceived by users who cannot load images or have limited vision.
      Accessibility issues in the flier image above:
      A limited-vision user may not be able to process the information on the flier
      A user with a slow internet connection, limited mobile data, or who has disabled images from loading on the page would not get any information from the flier
      This image contains a colored link that may be perceived as clickable, even though it is not
      The contrast between the text colors and background may not be sufficient for legibility
      The background textures may interfere with the ability of some to perceive the text
      Do not upload images of fliers or any other text-heavy images to a site. To link to a flier, upload it as a PDF and add a link to the associated file.
      3.2.B Portrait Images in Landscape Containers
      Portrait photos are often taken vertically, and despite being a high-resolution image, cannot be made to fill a horizontal or landscape container.
      In the example below, the image size is 1536 pixels wide and 1920 pixels tall (1536x1920).
      Issues with the above example:
      The majority of the top and bottom of the image is cropped out of frame
      The subject's face is too close to the viewer
      Use landscape-oriented images for landscape-oriented image containers.
      3.2.C Small Images in Large Containers
      Small images cannot be stretched to fill large containers. The image is stretched beyond its limits to fill the frame resulting in a significant decrease in image quality.
      In the example below, the image is only 300 pixels wide and 200 pixels tall (300x200).
      Issue with the above example:
      The image is pixelated and blurry
      Unprofessional appearance
      Provide a high-resolution image that can be scaled down rather than a low-resolution image that will be stretched.
      3.2.D Alt Text
      Alt text briefly describes the content of an image and is helpful to users who cannot/choose not to load images and users with limited vision.
      The following example is a broken image link for which the Alt text is displayed as an image placeholder:
      3.3 Hero/Opener Images
      Hero or Opener images appear at the very top of a page, just below the main navigation menu. These images serve as a striking and visually impressive components meant to set the mood for the rest of the page content.
      Hero/Opener Image tips
      Upload professional quality, high-resolution images.
      Image size requirements vary by website and page type.
      Use images that do not have text.
      Photos of buildings, skylines, landscapes, and still lifes work best in hero images. Headshots or photos of groups of people might end up being cropped inappropriately depending on the user's screen size.
      3.4 Image Cropping & Optimization Tools
      Generally an image should be sized to the exact specifications provided in this document before it is uploaded to Cascade. Large images can slow the loading of a page, especially for those on mobile without access to a wireless connection.
      Do not upload images exceeding 2000 pixels wide.
      Desktop image optimization applications
      There are many applications to choose from for cropping and optimizing images. Some popular applications include:
      Adobe Photoshop - Download through
      Emory Software Distribution
      Affinity Photo -
      Store link
      GIMP -
      Free download link
      Online image optimization applications
      These websites provide free drag-and-drop bulk image file size optimization. Use one of these services before uploading images to the Cascade server to significantly reduce load times on Emory webpages.
      TinyPNG
      Optimizilla
      Kraken.io
      4. Pages
      4.1 Page Types
      There are several types of pages to utilize, and each type has a different purpose and look.
      Interior page -
      Interior page demo
      Article page -
      Article page demo
      Landing page -
      Landing page demo
      Home page -
      Home page demo
      4.1.A Interior Page
      Interior pages reside one or two levels down into the sitemap, depending on the website structure.
      Interior page options
      Interior Hero/Opener Image
      - Click the file icon
      , navigate to the
      /_includes/images
      folder, and select an image.
      All Interior page Hero/Opener images must be 2280 pixels wide and 1282 tall (2280x1282).
      More about Hero/Opener Images
      Lead Text
      - A single sentence with slightly larger text. Plain text only;
      5—20 words
      WYSIWYG content
      - Learn more about the
      WYSIWYG editor
      Short Width Content Blocks
      Sidebar
      Page Navigation
      - Choose
      Auto
      for an automatically-generated navigation based on the current folder structure. Choose
      Manual
      to build a custom navigation or quicklinks. Choose
      None
      to omit this style of links on your sidebar.
      Link List Option
      - Select
      Yes
      to add additional sets of links to the sidebar.
      Build Type
      - For each link set, there is an option to select a pre-created block of links that can be shared on multiple pages by selecting the Block option; or a set of links specific to the page by can be entered by selecting
      Build in Page
      . To create a new link list block, use
      Add Content > Sidebar > Link List
      option.
      Sidebar Link List
      - Select
      Yes
      to enable
      Heading
      - Plain text only;
      1—3 words
      Link
      Link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Link Label
      - Plain text only;
      1—3 words
      4.1.B Article Page
      These pages are timely blog or news entries one or two levels into the sitemap.
      Article page options
      Interior Hero/Opener Image
      - Click the file icon
      , navigate to the
      /_includes/images
      folder, and select an image.
      All Interior page Hero/Opener images must be 2280 pixels wide and 1282 tall (2280x1282).
      More about Hero/Opener Images
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph. Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Story Image
      - This photo appears after the title of a news article.
      All Story Images must be 1440 pixels wide and 960 tall (1440x960).
      Story Image Caption
      - Plain text only;
      5—15 words
      Article Content
      Author
      - Plain text only
      Date
      Caption
      - Plain text only;
      5—15 words
      Lead Text
      - A single sentence with slightly larger text Plain text only;
      5—20 words
      WYSIWYG content
      - Learn more about the
      WYSIWYG editor
      Related Stories
      - This list appears at the bottom of the page after the Article Content
      Content Type
      - Choose between importing an article page's content or manually entering article content.
      Manual Article Title
      - Plain text only;
      3—8 words
      Related Story Image
      - Click the file icon
      , navigate to the
      /_includes/images
      folder, and select an image.
      All Related Story images must be 510 pixels wide and 287 tall (510x287px).
      Link
      Link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      4.1.C Landing Page
      Landing pages are generally one level into the sitemap and may feature a carousel or large hero image at the top.
      Landing page options
      Hero/Opener Image
      - Click the file icon
      , navigate to the
      /_includes/images
      folder, and select an image.
      All Landing page Hero/Opener images must be 1920 pixels wide and 1080 tall (1920x1080).
      More about Hero/Opener Images
      Layout -
      Choose between an image treatment with a blue overlay that allows for more text or no overlay with a shorter amount of text, or text that appears below the image in either a short-width or full-width layout.
      Heading
      - Plain text only;
      1—3 words
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph. Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Full Width Content Blocks
      4.1.D Homepage
      The Home page, also known as "index", has a Hero image or carousel spread across the top just below the main navigation and
      Full Width Content Blocks.
      This page is laid out to help varying audiences navigate to the information they seek.
      Below is a Home page with a Hero/Opener image:
      Below is a Home page with a Carousel with Thumbnail Indicators:
      Home page options
      The Home page can have either a static Hero/Opener image, or a rotating Carousel of images.
      Option One: Hero/Opener Image
      Single Image Layout -
      Choose between an image treatment with a blue overlay that allows for more text or no overlay with a shorter amount of text.
      Interior Hero/Opener Image
      - Click the file icon
      , navigate to the
      /_includes/images
      folder, and select an image.
      All Landing page Hero/Opener images must be 1920 pixels wide and 1080 tall (1920x1080).
      More about Hero/Opener Images
      Heading
      - Plain text only;
      1—3 words
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph. Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Option Two: Carousel
      Carousel
      - A rotating series of images with captions
      Include Thumbnails
      - Small, square thumbnails appear beneath the carousel, replacing the standard plain rectangle indicators
      Slide Image
      Interior Hero/Opener Image
      - Click the file icon
      , navigate to the
      /_includes/images
      folder, and select an image.
      All Carousel Slide images must be 1920 pixels wide and 600 tall (1920x600).
      Caption Title
      - Plain text only;
      1—8 words
      Caption Text
      - Plain text only;
      5—15 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      4.2 Add Pages
      To add one of the page types listed above (excluding the homepage), go to the Cascade menu in the top left corner of the window, then click
      Add Content > Pages
      , then select a
      Page Type
      Before you customize the page content, there are input fields that must be completed.
      Page Name
      Page Name
      must be assigned to a new page, resulting in the filename.
      Page Names
      are
      lowercase
      contain
      no spaces
      contain
      no special characters
      separate words with
      dashes
      or
      underscores
      (e.g. emory-university-school-of-medicine)
      Display Name
      The
      Display Name
      field is used in several places. It is visible at the very top of the browser window inside the tab.
      Some browsers and search engines may display only a portion of the
      Display Name
      . The
      Display Name
      should be between 65 and 70 characters to avoid these issues.
      The
      Display Name
      is visible on the right-hand navigation of the section and page breadcrumbs.
      Display Names
      are crucial for
      SEO
      and should be very specific.
      Page Title
      The
      Page Title
      appears at the top of the page.
      Detailed Metadata
      Should you need to populate more detailed metadata, switch to the Metadata tab at the top of the page editing interface.
      Summary:
      The 360 character summary provides details for the Open Graph Protocol, which enables content to be richly embedded into a social media website such as Facebook or Twitter.
      Teaser:
      The 140 character teaser is the excerpt that is pulled into feeds across the web.
      Description:
      The 160 character description is shown in search engine results, such as Google or Bing.
      Alternative Title:
      This title will override the default title in the top of the web browser window tab.
      4.3 Publish/Update Pages
      Once the content has been populated and reviewed, the next step is to publish the page(s).
      When viewing the page, click on the
      Publish
      button, or right click the page in the folder structure and choose Publish. Leave the default options as they are, then hit
      Submit
      Publish job queue
      The status of a publish job can be checked using the Publish Queue.
      Go to the top right menu and select
      Publish Queue
      to see the status.
      To confirm the page has been published, go to the Home screen by clicking the Cascade Server logo
      and look under the Notifications heading for a confirmation message.
      Publish related files (images and documents)
      Individual pages may be published which link to an image or document. Individual files may also be manually published.
      Reveal page
      URL
      Under the
      More
      menu, click "Live" to access the live URL of the page.
      4.4 Move/Rename Pages
      Warning:
      Moving or renaming pages or files may cause links to break!
      After moving or renaming an asset, check the relationships on the page by clicking
      More > Relationships
      . If relationships to other pages exist, re-publish those items.
      Consider the following before moving or renaming a page:
      Do not change the Page Name unless it is absolutely essential.
      Do not rename pages named "index". This breaks the website navigation.
      4.5 Delete Pages
      Warning:
      Deleting pages or files may cause links to break!
      Before deleting, check the relationships on the page by clicking
      More > Relationships
      . If relationships to other pages exist, change the links before deleting those items.
      To delete an item, click on
      More > Delete
      Do not delete pages named "index".
      This breaks the website navigation.
      4.6 Restore Deleted Pages
      Cascade pages and assets can be recovered from the
      Trash
      Access the Trash from the top of the document tree on the left-hand side of the Cascade window.
      Navigate the table to find the item(s) to restore, check the box(es), then click the arrow icon on top left of the table:
      The asset(s) will immediately be restored.
      4.7 Restore old version of pages
      Once on a Page, Content Block, or File, click
      More > Versions
      to access the version history in the menu bar.
      A list of version dates and authors who previously made changes will appear.
      Clicking an item from the version history will reveal a preview of that content at that point in time. The menu grants several options to proceed:
      From here, a previous version can be restored.
      Versions can be compared in the list view by checking the checkbox next to the chosen version and clicking the backwards arrow icon or eye icon:
      After activating a previous version, it must be
      published
      to go live.
      4.8 Organize pages and navigation
      After creating a new page, it’s a good idea to check the folder order for the page. In most situations new items will be listed last, but this can be changed.
      To see the numeric order of folder contents, right click on the folder and select "view".
      In the Order column, make sure the page named index is set at position 1. If it is not at 1, move the mouse to the row that contains "index" to select it, then click on the "Move to Top" button
      To see the numeric order of folder contents, right click on the folder and select "view". Click the "Order" header to view assets by folder order rather than alphabetically.
      Drag and drop to reorder folder contents.
      Publish the entire folder to update the navigation order on all pages.
      The index file for each folder must be at Order #1. The folder and page order shown here is what determines the order of links that appear in the side navigation.
      5. Content Rows
      5.1 Content Row Basics
      Content Row
      is a section located in the main content of a page that contains
      Content Blocks
      which make up the individual components on a page, such as:
      Accordions
      Card Lists and Card Decks
      Embedded Media
      Quotes
      …and more
      While editing a page, scroll down to view the Content Row section. Here you will see a green "plus"
      , a red "x"
      , and arrows
      5.2 Add Content Rows
      Click the green "plus"
      to add a new Content Row.
      5.3 Rearrange Content Rows
      Use the up and down arrows
      to move the Content Rows around.
      5.4 Delete Content Rows
      Click the red "x"
      to delete a Content Row.
      6. Content Blocks
      6.1 Content Block Basics
      Content Blocks are custom reusable components that can be assigned to one or more Content Rows on a page.
      Content blocks are located in the
      _content
      folder and are typically organized into sections.
      Content Block availability can differ between
      Page Types
      6.2 Add Content Blocks
      To create a new Content Block, click
      Add Content > Blocks
      and choose the desired
      type
      6.3 Links in Content Blocks
      Cascade Page or File
      These internal link types send the reader to another part of your Cascade site.
      To link to an internal page or file that exists in Cascade, select the text to link and click on the Link icon:
      Click
      Cascade Page
      , or Cascade File, then navigate to the page or document to be linked to.
      There are two options for linking internal assets…
      choose an asset that was recently referenced from a list, or
      browse through all available assets.
      The
      Recent assets
      tab is selected by default.
      Click on the
      Browse
      tab in order to bring up the asset browser:
      Select a link by clicking on the radio button (gray circle) to the left.
      Once the link is selected, click
      Choose
      in the top right corner.
      Last, insert the link with the bottom right Ok button:
      External Link
      An external link will send the user to a different website than the one they're currently on.
      Choose External, then paste in the full
      URL
      Email
      Choose the Email option. In the address box, specify the email address and optionally the email subject.
      6.4 Types of Content Blocks
      6.4.A Accessible Chart
      Accessible Charts offer a way to show a labeled image and add the content of the image for readability and accessibility.
      Accessible Chart Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Image Layout:
      Choose between a half width image aligned to the right or left of the text or a full-width image appearing above the text.
      Accessible Chart Images
      must be
      a minimum of 300 pixels wide.
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Title
      Plain text only;
      5-7 words
      WYSIWYG content
      - Learn more about the
      WYSIWYG editor
      6.4.B Accordion
      Accordions are interactive components that organize related information, text, and images in a collapsible and expandable interface.
      Accordion Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Accordion Section
      Heading
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      WYSIWYG content
      - Learn more about the
      WYSIWYG editor
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      View Accordion demonstration
      Less is more: Accordions should not be used to conceal excessively large amounts of content, text, tables, and images. Instead, add only
      relevant and concise
      content on webpages.
      6.4.C Alternating Image Row
      Alternating Image Rows contain a small image, brief accompanying text, and a button link. Each item added will alternate the text and image location from left to right.
      Alternating Image Row Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Alternating Image Row Item
      Alternating Image Row Images
      must be
      a minimum of 300 pixels wide.
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Heading
      - This is the capitalized text that accompanies each item. Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph. Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      6.4.D Bio Cards
      Bio cards are wrapped in a light gray border. Within, the left column is used to display a vertical portrait photo. In the right column, blocks of text show the name, roles, contact information, and a brief biographical paragraph.
      Bio Card Options
      Heading
      - This is the descript title that appears above the Content Block. Plain text only;
      1—3 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descript labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph. Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Per Card
      Bio Card Images
      must be
      200 pixels wide and 250 pixels tall (200x250px)
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Name
      Email
      - Enter a valid email address.
      Phone
      - Use the format
      XXX-XXX-XXXX
      Do not enter strings of text - only enter a phone number.
      Role(s)
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      10—40 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      6.4.E Callout Card
      Each card in this row functions as large image link buttons.
      Callout Card Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Per Card
      Callout Card Images
      must be
      a minimum of 300 pixels wide.
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Title -  Plain text only;
      1—5 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      For the best appearance, maintain consistency with content on a Card layout. Keep word and character counts similar between cards, and image sizes exactly the same.
      6.4.F Card Deck
      Card Decks are visually interesting components that organize several topics into contained blocks. These can contain a brief text description, thumbnail image, and button links. Cards can vary by size, shape, and color.
      Card Deck Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Background Color
      Choose between the different color options
      Per Card
      Card Elements
      - Choose components to include on all cards.
      Style
      - Styles can be changed per card. See screenshot above for style examples.
      Card Deck Images
      must be
      600 pixels wide and 339 pixels tall (600x339px)
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Subhead
      - Plain text only;
      1—5 words
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive sentence. Plain text only;
      5—15 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      For the best appearance, maintain consistency with content on a Card layout. Keep word and character counts similar between cards, and image sizes exactly the same.
      6.4.G Card List
      Cards Lists are cards that have lists of items or links within.
      Card List Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Per Card
      Card Elements
      - Choose components to include on all cards.
      Style
      - Styles can be changed per card.
      Card List Images
      must be
      600 pixels wide and 339 pixels tall (600x339px)
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Subhead
      - Plain text only;
      1—5 words
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive sentence. Plain text only;
      5—15 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      For the best appearance, maintain consistency with content on a Card layout. Keep word and character counts similar between cards.
      6.4.H Two-Column Cards
      These cards contain a floated image to the left of some text.
      Two-Column Card Options
      Heading
      - This is the descript title that appears above the Content Block. Plain text only;
      1—3 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descript labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph. Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Per Card
      Two-Column Card Images
      must be
      200 pixels wide and 250 pixels tall (200x250px)
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Heading
      - Plain text only;
      1—5 words
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive sentence. Plain text only;
      5—15 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      6.4.I Full Width Carousel
      Full-width Carousels are visually striking animated components that are available on Home and Landing pages. These function as a slideshow and use high-quality photos, optional captions, and optional button links.
      Full Width Carousel Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Include Thumbs
      - Include small thumbnail images of each slide below the carousel.
      Carousel Slides
      Full Width Carousel Images
      must be
      1920 pixels wide and 600 pixels tall (1920x600px)
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Caption Title
      - Plain text only;
      1—8 words
      Caption Text
      - Plain text only;
      5—15 words
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      View Full Width Carousel demonstration
      Full Width Carousel rows may only be used on
      Landing
      pages and Home
      pages
      6.4.J Interior Page Carousel
      Interior Page Carousels are animated components that supplement page content using high-quality photos and descriptive captions.
      Interior Page Carousel Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Include Thumbs
      - Include small thumbnail images of each slide below the carousel.
      Carousel Slides
      Interior Page Carousel Images
      must be
      1440 pixels wide and 960 pixels tall (1440x960px)
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Caption Text
      - Plain text only;
      5—15 words
      Caption Credit
      - Optional credit to the photographer
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      View Interior Page Carousel demonstration
      Interior Page Carousel rows may only be used on
      Interior
      pages and Article
      pages
      6.4.K Contact Block
      Using a Contact Block is an optimal way to organize contact information about a person or organization.
      Contact Block Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Contact Group
      Name
      - A caption title and brief text can be added. Plain text only
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph. Plain text only;
      max 150 characters
      Include Field Labels
      - Adds labels such as "Address" or "Email" in the left column
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Icon
      - Select an icon from the
      Font Awesome repository
      , click to reveal the icon code, and copy/paste the icon code (e.g.
      fab fa-accessible-icon
      ) into the textbox
      Fields
      Label
      - Very brief plain text Plain text only;
      max 50 characters
      Rich Text content WYSIWYG
      - Basic text formatting such as bold and italic text
      Address
      - Enter one or multiple lines of an address. Links to Google Maps or Mapquest are accepted.
      Email
      - Enter a valid email address.
      Phone
      - Use the format
      XXX-XXX-XXXX
      Do not enter strings of text - only enter a phone number.
      Social Media
      - Enter links for Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Linkedin, or Instagram,
      starting with "https://"
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      6.4.L Icon Row
      Icon Rows contain a large blue icon in the top left corner, and brief descriptive text and optional link. The presence of iconography can quickly guide users to their desired content such as contact information, documents, a Log In page, and more, if used properly.
      Icon Row Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Icon
      - Select an icon from the
      Font Awesome repository
      , click to reveal the icon code, and copy/paste the icon code (e.g.
      fab fa-accessible-icon
      ) into the textbox
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      6.4.M Info Box
      An Info Box should contain supplemental information, such as a useful tip or warning about the current subject matter.
      Info Box Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Background Color -
      "Geometric" options will now just be the background color. The geometric grid is being removed from this template as of December 2023.
      - Options available such as:
      gray
      blue
      green
      yellow
      red
      gray geometric
      Emory blue geometric
      Emory secondary blue geometric
      dark green geometric
      gold geometric
      red geometric
      Rich Text content WYSIWYG
      - Basic text formatting such as bold and italic text
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Example of different background color options of the info box:
      6.4.N Jumbo
      Jumbos are an impactful way to highlight a person, event, location, or idea on a page.
      Jumbo Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Background Color - NOTE:
      "Geometric" options will now just be the background color. The geometric grid is being removed from this template as of December 2023
      Choose between the different color options
      Jumbo Images
      must be
      300 pixels wide and 300 pixels tall (300x300px)
      Alt text
      must be entered for accessibility.
      Subheading - This text is larger than the primary Heading and appears above the WYSIWYG content. Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      WYSIWYG content
      - Learn more about the
      WYSIWYG editor
      Button
      - Buttons require a brief text label and a
      link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Do not use non-descript phrases such as "Learn More" or "Click Here".
      Jumbo rows may only be used on
      Landing
      pages and Home
      pages
      6.4.O Media Embed
      Embedding third-party content such as Google Maps or YouTube videos on a page is possible with a Media Embed.
      Media Embed Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Media Title
      - Enter a title for the media item.
      This is an accessibility requirement.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Embed Types
      YouTube ID
      - Found in the video URL immediately following the "=" character
      Vimeo ID
      - Found in the video URL immediately following ".com/"
      Google Maps embed
      - Click the Share icon on the map. Select "Embed a Map", then "Copy HTML".
      Paste this markup into the Cascade field.
      Smugmug Slideshow
      URL
      Smugmug account required.
      Select an album, click a photo to view it, then click the "Share" icon at the top right corner of the screen.
      On the Share popup, select "Copy Gallery Link"  and paste into the Smugmug Slideshow URL field.
      To include a button link to the full album, check "Yes" next to "Button Link to Album?". Copy the Gallery Link to the URL field.
      To add a new video embed from a local file,
      follow the instructions to upload the video to Emory's Youtube channel
      View Media Embed demonstration
      6.4.P News Feed
      News Feeds display the latest blog or article posts, with a heading thumbnail images, and a button to view all news.
      News Feed Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Feed
      URL
      - Enter the feed URL from the
      list of available feeds
      High resolution thumbnails must be used to display the feed correctly.
      Contact the CPA Web Group
      for more information. You my be able to utilize other RSS or ATOM feeds, but these are not tested or validated and may exhibit unusual behaviors.
      Link
      Link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      6.4.Q Quote
      Use a Quote when quoting a person or institution. The Quote option not only improves
      SEO
      but also makes the quote text stand out in a striking manner.
      Quote options
      Style
      - Choose Standard for a blockquote-style quote with smaller text, or Alternative for larger, italicized text.
      Quote
      - A brief paragraph Plain text only;
      5—30 words
      Attribution
      - A very brief citation in plain-text Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Quotes using the Standard Style may only be used on
      Interior pages
      6.4.R Stat Columns
      Stat Columns display large figures with a descriptive snippet underneath.
      Stat Column Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Statistic -
      Multiples allowed, two to three recommended.
      Number
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Text Snippet
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      6.4.S Trumba
      Automatically pull in events from a Trumba Calendar, displaying the event name and date.
      Trumba Options
      Heading
      - This is the descriptive title that appears above the Content Block.
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      ARIA
      Label
      - If a Heading is not used, this hidden accessible title must be used instead.
      Use descriptive labels. Instead of "Getting to Campus", use "Getting to Oxford College Campus"
      Plain text only;
      1—10 words
      Do not use multiple identical ARIA Labels or Headings on a page.
      Summary
      - A brief and descriptive paragraph.
      Plain text only;
      10—40 words
      Calendar Name
      When
      signed in to a Trumba account
      , click the
      Publish
      button.
      The
      Calendar Name
      appears next to the
      Unique web name
      field under the
      Publish Settings
      interface.
      The
      Calendar Name
      can also be found at the end of the calendar's Trumba
      URL
      Number of Events
      - Display up to 8 events
      A Trumba account is required to use this block. Contact
      John Mills
      to set up an account.
      6.5 Assign Content Blocks
      Content Row must be created
      before a Content Block can be assigned to it.
      In the Content Row, click
      Choose Block
      to bring up the folder browser
      Navigate to the desired Content Block and click
      Choose
      Submit any desired changes
      6.5.A Content Block & Content Row Compatibility
      Some Content Blocks may only be placed in either Full-width or Short-width Content Rows.
      Content Block and Content Row Compatibility Chart
      Content Block
      Content Row
      Full-width
      Short-width
      Accordion
      Alternating Image Row
      Callout Card Row
      Card Deck
      Card List
      Full-width Carousel
      Interior Page Carousel
      Contact Block
      Icon Row
      Info
      Block
      Jumbo
      Media Embed
      News Feed
      Quote -
      Standard Style
      Quote -
      Alternative Style
      Trumba Row
      Two-column Card Row
      6.6 Publishing Content Blocks
      Rather than publishing individual Content Blocks,
      Pages containing those Content Blocks must be published  in order for the assigned Content Blocks to appear
      Relationships
      To determine which pages the Content Blocks are assigned to, use the Relationships tool.
      Navigate to the Content Block to be published
      Click
      More > Relationships
      in the top right corner
      Check off individual pages or click
      Publish All
      to publish/update the related pages
      Pages with Content Blocks may also be
      published/updated individually
      7. Site-Wide Elements
      7.1 Header and Navigation
      The Header is located at the top of every page on the website and contains customizable main navigation.
      The left side contains mandatory Emory University branding, the site name, and main navigation. On the right is optional auxiliary navigation and mandatory search bar.
      Customize main navigation
      Edit the Navigation Block at
      /_content/sitewide/navigation
      Label
      - Enter a short name for the navigation item
      Link
      Link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address.
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      Publish changes to Header Navigation
      The entire website must be published in order to update the Header Navigation on each page. Right click on the base or topmost folder (name of website) and click Publish.
      7.2 Footer Elements
      The Footer is located at the bottom of every page on the website and contains customizable components such as contact information, social media links, and icon links.
      At the top of the footer is the
      Emory University shield logo
      . Beneath that is the
      site name
      Next there is a row of
      Icon Links
      that span the width of the Footer.
      Below in the left column is a
      logo or unit signature
      . The official Emory unit signature element is restricted and may only be assigned by Communications and Public Affairs.
      Beneath the logo is an
      address, contact information, and social media links
      The second and third columns may contain
      custom Menu Navigation Links
      Last, spanning the width of the bottom is the
      Post Footer
      which contains Emory University copyright information and a link to jump to the top of the webpage.
      The Post Footer cannot be modified.
      Customize Footer elements
      Edit the Footer Block at
      /_content/sitewide/footer
      Site Title
      - Enter the title of the organization. Plain text only;
      1—6 words
      Contact Information
      - Optional address, phone, fax, and email fields
      Social Media
      - Enter links for Facebook, Twitter, X, Google+, Youtube, Linkedin, Instagram, or TikTok,
      starting with "https://"
      Footer
      - The Footer contains a placeholder image when a website is first created.
      The official Emory unit signature element is restricted and may only be assigned by Communications and Public Affairs. Please
      contact CPA
      for assistance prior to launching a website.
      Icon Links
      Icon
      - Select an icon from the
      Font Awesome repository
      , click to reveal the icon code, and copy/paste the icon code (e.g.
      fab fa-accessible-icon
      ) into the textbox
      Label - Enter a short name for the menu item
      Link
      Link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Menu Navigation Links
      Label
      - Enter a short name for the menu item
      Link
      Link to an internal webpage, external webpage, or email address
      Rearrange, Add, or Delete
      Rearrange a section (gray up and down arrows)
      Add a section (green plus icon)
      Delete a section (red "X" icon)
      Publish changes to Footer elements
      The entire website must be published in order to update the Footer elements on each page. Right click on the base or topmost folder (name of website) and click Publish.
      7.3 Sections/Directories
      New website sections or directories can be added and managed in Cascade.
      Create new folder
      - Click
      Add Content > Folder
      in the top left corner of the browser window.
      Provide folder name
      - Folder names must…
      be
      lowercase
      , and
      contain
      no spaces
      , and
      contain
      no special characters
      , and
      separate words with
      dashes
      or
      underscores
      Incorrect:
      Incorrectly Named Folder
      Correct:
      correctly-named-folder
      Add an "index" page
      Click
      Add Content
      in the top left corner of the browser window and select a
      Page Type
      Set
      Page Name
      to "index"
      Set
      Placement Folder
      to the new folder
      Click
      Submit
      in the bottom right.
      8. Accessibility
      8.1 About WCAG & accessibility resources
      Emory University Digital Strategy and Design
      strives to conform to
      WCAG 2.0 accessibility
      standards at the AA level. In order to achieve this level of accessibility, the
      SiteImprove
      suite is employed on a regular basis to automatically check for errors. However, not every accessibility issue can be detected automatically - content editors and web developers should work together to make websites as compliant as possible.
      Accessibility Resources
      Introduction to Accessibility
      The Importance Of Web Accessibility And How Marketers Can Help
      3 Reasons Readability Should Matter to Content Editors
      8.2 Buttons, Links and URLs
      8.2.A Button Link Text
      Often a button or link will be written out with text that says
      "Learn More"
      "Click Here"
      "Continue Reading"
      , and other similar vague text.
      Incorrect button & link text:
      Click Here
      Using vague text in this way is not useful to those who are scanning for links on a webpage, especially for those using assistive technologies.
      Correct button & link text:
      Learn More about our courses
      Go to our store page
      Download the comparison chart (PDF)
      These examples use specific wording which helps the user to determine exactly what will happen when they click the button or link.
      Ensure button & link accessibility
      Use verbs to describe the action ("go", read", "download", "toggle" etc.).
      Use nouns to define who, where, or what the link is referring to.
      8.2.B URLs Within Text
      It is common to place URLs or links inside blocks of
      WYSIWYG
      text. In order to maintain text simplicity, legibility, and avoid awkward link breaks, it is best to replace the actual web address text with brief, descriptive text that describes the subject and location of the link.
      Incorrect URL text:
      Lorem ipsum is placeholder text that can help fill out web and print designs while the final content is still pending. Go to
      to read more.
      Correct URL text:
      Lorem ipsum is placeholder text that can help fill out web and print designs while the final content is still pending. A helpful entry about
      Lorem ipsum on Wikipedia
      provides more details.
      8.2.C Phone and Fax Links
      Similar to email address links, telephone and fax numbers have a special protocol that can be inserted into the link. This helps mobile phone users and users who use PC telecommunication software, such as Skype, to simply click or tap the link without having to type out the number. This not only increases the safety for the user (who might be on the road), but it streamlines the dialing process so no typos are made when entering the long string of numbers.
      Create a phone or fax link
      Prefix
      tel:
      to the phone or fax number.
      Input:
      Please call Jane Doe at
      123 456-7890
      for more information.
      Output:
      Please call Jane Doe at
      123 456-7890
      for more information.
      Telephone and fax links only visually appear as links on small screens.
      8.2.D Heading Links
      Put simply, headings






      and

      cannot be both a heading and a link.
      A heading defines a section and topic - any related links, buttons, or URLs should be placed beneath the heading.
      8.3 Abbreviations & acronyms
      Using abbreviations and acronyms is part of daily speech and writing, especially in higher education. While those who are familiar with the industry may understand these words, many do not. Abbreviations and acronyms can be especially challenging for
      ESL
      students or those that primarily speak a language other than English.
      Using the

      HTML
      tag is an ideal way to use acronyms and abbreviations on your pages to improve accessibility to a diverse range of people.
      Using

      Write the whole word or phrase inside the
      title
      attribute.
      Abbreviation:
      title="abbreviation"
      >abbr
      abbr
      Acronym:
      title="Young Men's Christian Association"
      >YMCA
      YMCA
      It is only necessary to define an abbreviation or acronym once per page.
      9. Launching your Website
      9.1 Requesting your Production URL
      To request a new URL in the form of site.emory.edu, send a request email to
      DOMAINREQUEST@LISTSERV.CC.EMORY.EDU.
      More information regarding domain name requests is available at
      Emory's Policies site
      . If you already have a URL or are request a URL as a subdomain of a current site, i.e. biology.emory.edu/newsite, you do not need to follow these steps.
      9.2 Google Analytics
      If you do not have a google analytics account, you can put in a ticket at
      the help desk
      to tie your Emory netid with a Google account following the guide on
      this knowledge base article
      . After your Google account is created,
      log in to your Google Analytics interface
      to create a specific analytics account for your site. You can view instructions for creating new analytics accounts on
      Google's website
      If your site already has an analytics account but you don't have access, follow the
      Google analytics account recovery instructions
      Enter your
      Google Tag ID
      under at the
      /_cms/site-configuration/Site Wide Configuration
      block. The full site needs to be published after changing these settings.
      9.3 Specify Redirects
      If you are transitioning from an old to new site, it is extremely important to specify redirects if you have changed your folder structure. Even if pages or directories have been removed, search engines and external websites will have your old links saved, and to avoid user frustration redirects should be provided as much as possible. If you've removed pages or documents you can redirect these old URLs to your new homepage.
      Download Excel template for specifying redirects
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