WordPress Tutorial for sites.evergreen.edu - Revision history

Irishb at 21:51, 2 May 2024

2024-05-02T21:51:27Z

2018-10-02T21:58:21Z

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2018-09-24T20:22:19Z

Added directions for how to set a header image

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 :* Note: you should still use file protection for media that needs protection even if it is only linked from a private page.
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-{{Collapsed2|Additional Features|
-'''Email enrolled students from within WordPress'''
-*Using the [[Email Users - WordPress|Email Users plugin]] to contact all registered students in your program
-'''Discussion Forums'''
-*Protected [[Forums - WordPress|Discussion Forums]]
-'''Evaluation Conference Sign-up Sheets'''
-*Using the [[Eval Conference Sign-up Sheet - WordPress|Eval Conference Sign-up Sheet]] plugin to create a page where students can easily sign-up for a conference time slot.
-}}

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 #Navigate to the page you want to update
 #Click the Edit Page link in the admin topbar
-#Make your changes and click Update to save
+#Make your changes and click Publish to save
 '''Adding a new page'''
 #From the Pages left-hand menu choose Add New

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 #Click Update to save your changes
 '''Navigation and new pages'''
-*All top-level new pages added to your site should automatically appear in your primary navigation. For more see Navigation and Custom Menus.
+*All top-level new pages added to your site should automatically appear in your primary navigation. For more see [[Navigation_Menus|Navigation and Custom Menus.]]
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 # Navigate to Appearance > Header and note the native image dimensions required for your theme. Most important is to note width.
 # Download/create an image that is equal to or greater than the recommended width for your theme’s header image. Note: if you use a smaller image it will be enlarged and will look blurry. Don’t worry about getting it exact as there is a built-in cropping tool will adjust your image to the proper dimensions.
-}}3. Upload the image and set it as the header image:
+# Upload the image and set it as the header image:
-* click on Customize in the admin bar across top
+*click on Customize in the admin bar across top
-* then in the pop-out menu at left, click on Header Image
+*then in the pop-out menu at left, click on Header Image
-* click on the image to select it and set it as the header
+*click on the image to select it and set it as the header
-* click on the blue Publish button (should then change to "Published")
+*click on the blue Publish button (should then change to "Published")
-* then click on the "x" in upper left corner to close the menu and return to the site
+*then click on the "x" in upper left corner to close the menu and return to the site
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 '''Who Has Access to Your Site?'''

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 # Navigate to Appearance > Header and note the native image dimensions required for your theme. Most important is to note width.
 # Download/create an image that is equal to or greater than the recommended width for your theme’s header image. Note: if you use a smaller image it will be enlarged and will look blurry. Don’t worry about getting it exact as there is a built-in cropping tool will adjust your image to the proper dimensions.
-}}
+}}3. Upload the image and set it as the header image:
 {{Collapsed2|Site Visibility and Protection|
 '''Who Has Access to Your Site?'''

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 Everything you need to know to get started using WordPress at [https://sites.evergreen.edu/ sites.evergreen.edu].
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 :* '''Editors''' can publish posts, manage posts as well as manage other people’s posts, etc.
 :* '''Administrators''' have access to all the administration features.
-:*'''Protected Files and Pages/Posts'''
+'''Protected Files and Pages/Posts'''
 [[File:Mediavault-protected.png|200px|right]]
 *Even if your site is set to be publicly viewable you can require a login to access materials designated as Protected.

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-'''Sidebar and Footer Content (aka “Widgets”)'''
+'''Modify what elements appear in your “Widgets”'''
 * Widgets are independent sections of content that can be placed into any widget capable area provided by your theme (commonly called sidebars).
 * Widgets are controlled via '''Appearance > Widgets'''