The authoring portlet is used to create and manage the
items you use to create websites. There are a common set of features
within the authoring portlet to assist you work with items.
Accessing the authoring portlet
To access the authoring portlet, open the main menu and
go to Applications > Content > Web Content Management .
Filtering items displayed in an index
Large websites contain large numbers of items. You can
filter the items displayed within an index by using the filter feature.
Working with favorites
You can select any open item or view as a favorite. These
are then accessible within the Personal Views menu,
and in some selection lists.
Searching for items
Large websites contain large numbers of items. You can
search for items by using the search feature.
Working with locked and draft items
As you work in collaboration with other users, you will
encounter items that are locked by other users, either because they
are being edited by another user, or a draft item has been created.
Deleting items
You cannot always immediately delete items. Sometimes you
need to perform steps to prepare an item for deletion.
Viewing references
The "view references" tool assists you to view and manage
all the links between items.
Authoring portlet accessibility features
Accessibility features help a user who has a physical disability,
such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use software products
successfully.
Working with your home page
Your home page is a personalized landing page for all you
common web content management tasks. It is designed to be a simpler
and more personalized user interface than the more advanced library
explorer.