News Articles

News articles are used for blog posts, announcements, and general updates.

Creating a News Article

Step 1: Open the News Tab

1. Navigate to Content in the sidebar
2. Click the News tab
3. Click the Create New button (usually in the top-right corner)

What you'll see: A form modal or page opens with fields for creating a news article.

Step 2: Fill in Basic Information

Title (Required)

• Enter a clear, descriptive title
• This appears as the main headline
• Example: "YCW Adelaide Hosts Annual Fundraiser"

Description (Required)

• Write a brief summary (1-2 sentences)
• This appears in lists and previews
• Example: "Join us for our annual fundraiser event supporting local youth programs."

Category (Optional)

• Select or enter a category
• Common categories: "Announcements", "Updates", "Events", "News"
• Helps organize content

What you'll see: Text input fields for Title and Description, and a dropdown or text input for Category.

Step 3: Add Content

Use the Rich Text Editor to add your article content.

Step 4: Add a Featured Image

See Managing Images for details on uploading and selecting images.

Step 5: Add Tags

See Using Tags for details on adding tags.

Step 6: Set Publishing Options

See Scheduling Content for details on publishing and scheduling.

Step 7: Request Approval

Before content can be published, it must be approved:

1. Click Request Approval for Publication
2. Approvers will receive a notification
3. You can continue editing while waiting for approval
4. Once approved, content will be published (or scheduled)

What you'll see: A button labeled "Request Approval for Publication". After clicking, you'll see a confirmation message and the approval status will change to "Pending".

Step 8: Save

• Click Save or Save Draft to save your work
• Content is also auto-saved as you type
• You can close the form and return later

What you'll see: Save buttons at the bottom of the form. After saving, you'll see a success message and be returned to the content list.

Editing News Articles

1. Navigate to Content > News
2. Find the article in the list
3. Click the Edit button (pencil icon) or click the article title
4. Make your changes
5. Click Save

What you'll see: The same form as when creating, but pre-filled with existing content. You can edit any field and save changes.

Important Notes:

• If the article is published, changes may require re-approval
• You can see who else is currently editing the article (presence indicators)
• Changes are saved automatically as you type

Deleting News Articles

1. Navigate to Content > News
2. Find the article
3. Click the Delete button (trash icon)
4. Confirm deletion

Warning: Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Published articles will be removed from the website immediately.

Bulk Operations

See Bulk Operations for details on working with multiple articles.

Related Guides

• Rich Text Editor - Learn about the editor features
• Managing Images - Upload and manage images
• Using Tags - Organize with tags
• Scheduling Content - Schedule publication
• Approval Workflow - Understand the approval process