CMS Knowledge Base

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Our Knowledge Base (KB) for the CMS provides users with detailed step-by-step, how-to instructions for navigating the CMS. Our KB includes articles on how to create a brand new site, how to add hyperlinks, and much more.

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Initial Site Setup

• How to: Gain access to the CMS
• How to: Login to the CMS
• How to: Navigate to your site
• How to: Design your website
• How to: Create a new page
• How to: Choose the right template

Formatting

• How to: Add and use a page title
• How to: Add contact information
• How to: Add hyperlinks
• How to: Add page description
• How to: Create an anchor
• How to: Create an external link
• How to: Create a newsletter
• How to: Create redirect
• How to: Create a news section
• How to: Create a blog
• How to: Create an external link
• How to: Copy and paste text
• How to: Insert, resize and crop an image
• How to: Link to social media
• How to: Resolve red content error

• How to: Upload multiple files
• How to: Un-publish on move/rename
• How to: Use tables
• How to: Upload images and documents
• How to: Fix invalid XML warnings
• How to: Create a Photo Gallery

Website Accessibility

• Wave Tool
• How to create accessible documents
• How to create accessible video and audio
• Guidelines for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance (PDF)
• Download the Accessibility Checklist spreadsheet
• Alternative Text
• Hyperlink Text

Site Centralization

• Conditions considered for an exemption
• Exemption request form
• Lookup, delete, created, modify, manage and redirect a site
• Move to the CMS (Content Management System)
• Open labs and CMS training
• Implement the Level Access tracking script
• University of Wyoming website accessibility policy (PDF)