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Learn more about Components — how they are used, created, and incorporated with your content in the .

Components are a form-based type of reusable content that gathers information and adds it into complex design elements. A Component on a page prompts you to enter information and adds source code to format and display the information on the page. Components can be used on Text or Gallery pages.

Add a Component to a Page

  1. Click on the Component icon in the WYSIWYG Editor.

    Screenshot of the CMS toolbar highlighting the Insert Component tool.

  2. Choose the Component you'd like to use.
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
  4. Click "Save".
  5. The Component will then display as it will look on the page.

Edit a Component

  1. While on the page, click "Edit".
  2. Click on the Component, then click on the pencil icon.
  3. Edit the fields where necessary.
  4. Click "Save".
  5. The Component will then display as it will look on the page. 

Delete a Component

  1. While on the page, click "Edit".
  2. Click on the Component, then click on the "X" icon.
  3. Click "Save".

Available Components

Arrow Link

The Arrow Link Component creates linked text alongside an arrow that animates with a mouse hover to call attention to the item.

Arrow Link Specifications

  • All required Arrow Link options include:
    • Text
    • URL
    • New Tab/Window
      • Yes or No

  • Text has no character limit.
    • Recommended character limit: 70 (maximum)
  • URL can open in the same window or a new window.

Add an Arrow Link Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Arrow Link" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary (Text, URL, New Tab/Window).
    Screenshot of adding in Arrow Link information fields.

  4. Click "Save".

The Component will then display as it will look on the page:

Screenshot of how Arrow Link Component looks on a page once finished

Blockquote

The Blockquote Component creates a callout quote on a page, using larger font and quotation marks.

Blockquote Specifications

  • All required (unless otherwise noted) Blockquote options include:
    • Text
    • Display Attribution?
      • Yes or No
    • Number of Attribution Lines
      • One or Two Lines
    • Attribution Link 1 (optional)
    • Attribution Link 2 (optional)

  • Text has no character limit.
  • Attribution can be hidden or displayed.
    • The number of attribution lines displayed can be one or two.

Add a Blockquote Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Blockquote" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of adding in Blockquote information fields.

  4. Click "Save".

The Component will then display as it will look on the page:
Finished Blockquote component

Callout Text

The Callout Text Component creates a colored (Gray or Green) box on a text page that includes a Heading, Text, and Link (optional).

Callout Text Specifications

  • All required (unless otherwise noted) Callout Text options include:
    • Callout Text Box Color
      • Gray or Green
    • Heading
    • Heading Level
      • H2-H6
    • Text
    • Display Link?
      • Yes or No
    • Link Theme (optional)
      • Link or Button
    • Link Text (optional)
    • Link URL (optional)
    • New Tab/Window (optional)
      • Yes or No

  • Callout Text Box component can be Gray or Green.
  • Heading has no character limit.
  • Heading Level can display as H2-H6.
  • Text has no character limit.
  • Link Theme can display as a Link or a Button.
  • Link URL can open in the same window or a new window.

Add a Callout Text Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Callout Text" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — choose/add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of the first section of fields in a Callout Text componentScreenshot of the second section of fields in a Callout Text component
  4. Click "Save".

The Component will then display as it will look on the page:
Screenshot of a completed Callout Text component

CTA Banner

The CTA Banner Component creates a vertical or horizontal Call to Action on a Text or Gallery Page, or within a Text - Three-Column widget on homepages, including text and an arrow link.

To have the CTA Banner Component added to a Text - Three-Column widget, please email cmssupport@usf.edu.

CTA Banner Specifications

  • All required CTA Banner options include:
    • Display
      • Horizontal or Vertical
    • Text
    • Link Text
    • Link URL
    • Link New Tab/Window
      • Yes or No

  • Text has no character limit.
    • Recommended character limit: 70 (maximum)
  • Link Text has no character limit.
    • Recommended character limit: 30 (maximum)

Add a CTA Banner Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "CTA Banner" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of CTA Banner component modal window.

  4. Click "Save".

The Component will then display as it will look on the page:

Horizontal View
Horizontal view of finished CTA Banner component
Vertical View

Vertical view of finished CTA Banner component

Date

The Date Component creates a calendar/event-like element that displays information, a link, and a large date block.

Date Specifications

  • All required (unless otherwise noted) Date options include:
    • Month
    • Day
    • Heading Level
      • H2-H6
    • Heading
    • Summary
    • Link Text
    • URL
    • New Tab/Window
      • Yes or No

  • Heading has no character limit.
  • Summary has no character limit.

Add a Date Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Date" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of the first section of fields in a Date componentScreenshot of the second section of fields in a Date component
  4. Click "Save".

The Component will then display as it will look on the page:
Screenshot of a completed Date component

Divider

The Divider Component creates a horizontal rule, which can be used to separate sections of content on a page, providing visual breaks and improving readability. 

Divider Specifications

All required Divider options include:

    • Divider Color
      • Slate (Default)
      • Teal
    • Divider Weight
      • 1px (Default)
      • 2.5x (Medium)
      • 5px (Heavy)

  • Heading has no character limit.
  • Summary has no character limit.

Add a Divider Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Divider" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of Divider dropdown menus.Screenshot of the finished Divider component

Faculty

The Faculty Component creates a text section on a page to include faculty contact information, CV, etc.

Faculty Specifications

  • All Faculty options include:
    • Title (optional)
    • Link to CV (optional)
    • Phone (optional)
    • Email Address (optional)
    • Office Number (optional)
    • Area of Interest (optional)

  • Users can choose to hide or display any or all Faculty options.
  • The CV link can open as an internal CMS document or external document.
  • The Faculty option fields have no character limits.

Add a Faculty Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Faculty" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of adding in Faculty information fields.

  4. Click "Save".

The Component will then display as it will look on the page:
Screenshot of the finished Faculty component

Info Section

The Info Section Component creates organized sections, typically including links related to a particular topic. Each Info Section allows for a Title and Text and an optional Link (including Link Text and a URL). 

Info Section Specifications

All required (unless otherwise noted) Info Section options include:
  • Info Section Title
  • Info Section Text
  • Add Image (optional)
  • Display an image?
    • Yes or No
  • Choose Image (optional)
  • Image Description (optional)
  • Image Alignment (optional)
    • Left or Right
  • Info Section Link 1(-5)
  • Display Link 1(-5)?
    • Yes or No
  • Link 1(-5) Text
  • Link 1(-5) URL 
  • Link 1(-5) New Tab/Window
    • Yes or No

  • Info Section Title has no character limit.
  • Info Section Text has no character limit.
  • Image can be left or right aligned.
  • Link 1 is required.
    • Links 2-5 are optional.
  • Link Text has no character limit.
  • Each component is only one info section, but can contain up to five links.

Add an Info Section Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Info Section" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of adding in Info Section information fields.Screenshot of adding in Info Section information fields.Screenshot of adding in Info Section information fields.

  4. Click "Save".

The Component will then display as it will look on the page:
Completed Info Section component

Lead Text

The Lead Text Component creates larger styled text intended to be used as an introductory sentence or paragraph.

Lead Text Specifications

  • The Lead Text Component is comprised of a mini WYSIWYG Editor.
    • The mini WYSIWYG Editor has no character limit.

Add a Lead Text Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Lead Text" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of the Lead Text Component fieldsScreenshot of completed Lead Text Component in Preview

Link List

The Link List Component creates a collection of links organized in a list format, which can be used to guide users to sections of the page, related pages, resources, or external websites.

Link List Specifications

All required (unless otherwise noted) Link List options include:

  • Theme
    • Border - Apple 
    • Border - Teal 
    • Square Arrows - Apple 
    • Square Arrows - Teal 
    • Chevrons - Apple 
    • Chevrons - Teal
  • Link Group 1 and 2 (required)
    • Link Text 
    • Link URL 
    • Link New Tab/Window
      • Yes or No
  • A minimum of two Link Groups are required, but do not have a maximum limit.
    • Each Link Group creates a single link within the list.
  • Link Groups may display some or all of the following icons:
    • Plus sign ±: This adds a new Link Group directly after this Link Group 
    • Up arrow ↑: This moves the Link Group up one spot in the Link Group order 
    • Down arrow ↓: This moves the Link Group down one spot in the Link Group order 
    • X: This deletes the Link Group 
  • Link Text has no character limit. 
  • Link URL can open in the same window or a new window. 

Add a Link List Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Link List" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of Link List Component fieldsScreenshot of Link List Component fieldsScreenshot of completed Link List Component in Preview

Stylized Header

The Stylized Header Component creates visually-dynamic headers on Text (H3) or Gallery Pages (H2).

Stylized Header Specifications

  • All required (unless otherwise noted) Stylized Header options include:
    • Stylized Header Text
    • Stylized Header Style
      • Basic or Enhanced
    • Enable Link?
      • Yes or No
    • Link (optional)
    • New Tab/Window
      • Yes or No
    • Enable Anchor? (optional)
      • Yes or No
    • Anchor Link ID Attribute (optional)

  • Stylized Header Text has no character limit.
    • Recommended character limit: 70 (maximum)
  • Stylized Header Style can display as Basic or Centered.
  • Link can open in the same tab/window or in a new tab/window.

Add an Stylized Header Component to a Page

  1. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  2. Choose the "Stylized Header" Component, then click "Insert".
  3. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Stylized Header Component window

  4. Click "Save".
The Component will then display as it will look on the page:

Basic StyleStylized Header Component - Basic
Centered Style
Stylized Header Component - Centered

Timeline Event (by request only)

Please note: The Timeline Event Component can only be used in the Time Period field of an already-created Timeline Snippet. The Timeline Event Component adds event and details to the accompanying Time Period in a Timeline Snippet. Please note: More than one Timeline Event Component can be added to a single Time Period.

To request a Timeline Event Component, please email cmssupport@usf.edu.

Timeline Event Specifications

  • All required (unless otherwise noted) Timeline Event options include:
    • Event Date
    • Event Title
    • Display Image?
      • Yes or No
    • Select Image (optional)
    • Image Description (optional)
    • Image Style (optional)
    • Event Description

  • Event Date has a character limit of 20.
  • Event Title has a character limit of 45.
  • Display Image is optional.
    • Image Style can be Default or Thumbnail.
  • Event Description has no character limit.

Add a Timeline Event Component to Timeline Snippet

  1. Make sure you have already created a Timeline Snippet and add the Timeline Event Component to the Time Period field.
  2. Follow the Add the Component to a Page instructions from above.
  3. Choose the "Timeline Event" Component, then click "Insert".
  4. A window will open — add in all information in the fields where necessary.
    Screenshot of adding in Timeline Event information fields.

  5. Click "Save".
  6. To add an additional Time Period, right click on the Timeline Snippet Table and choose which option you'd like to add (i.e. Row > Insert Row Before). You can also make changes to the cells themselves or choose Table Properties to make other adjustments.

    Right click


  7. You can also use the pop-up toolbar and click on the appropriate icon to execute the task.

    Table functions

  8. Once a Time Period has been added, follow the same instructions to add an accompanying Timeline Event Component. Please note: More than one Timeline Event Component can be added to a single Time Period.

Once completed, the Snippet + Component will then display as it will look on the page:
Completed Basic and Centered Timeline Snippet