dotCMS
DotCMS is a Content Management System (CMS) through which CANR departments and units can edit and maintain their websites.
Logging into dotCMS
To access the website system, visit www.canr.msu.edu/admin and enter your MSU NetID and password. If you experience issues when attempting to log in, first ensure you are using the correct username and password. If the problem persists, contact ANR Information Technology for assistance at 517-355-3776 or send an email to anr.support@msu.edu.
Learning dotCMS
We recommend becoming familiar with the two most basic areas of the system first:
Advanced areas such as Templates and Widgets require additional system access. Please feel free to ask for those once you're comfortable. Profile Folders are also available for faculty with multi-page profiles.
If you've reviewed this documentation and still have questions, you can view the dotCMS training schedule and register for a session. Training sessions are offered on a recurring basis via Zoom. If you or a group of dotCMS users in your department/unit needs a different training date, then a Training Request Form can be completed.
Demo Website
In addition to our training materials, there is a Demo Website featuring examples of each content type, widget, template, etc. It's not as useful as our training materials, but it can be helpful if you need to take a look at what a particular feature can do, or if you're trying to figure out if dotCMS has a particular capability.
Website Change Request Form
Need help with making an update to your website or don't have access to specific content in dotCMS to be able to edit it yourself? Submit a request for help to our web students using the Website Change Request Form.
What do I manage on our website? What do professional communicators manage?
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When in doubt, email your Extension communicator. |
After reviewing the following Training Videos and Training Documentation content, if you have additional questions about using dotCMS, you can contact CANR's Web Platforms Trainer, Michelle Kryska at kryska@msu.edu. You may also speak with the trainer during office hours. For technical support, please contact ANR Technology Services at (517) 355-3776 or via email at anr.support@msu.edu.
Training Videos
Below are several recorded training and walk-though videos that cover topics from basic dotCMS training, including how to create and edit pages and content, add an image or file to a page, create events, edit person profiles, and more.
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Training Documentation
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Placing Existing Content (Generic) on a Page using the Edit Screen in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
From the Preview Screen, users can place the same block of content on multiple pages retaining the ability to only have to edit that piece of content once. The updates would then filter to all pages that content is placed on. -
Reordering, Removing, and Editing Content using the Preview Screen in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The dotCMS Preview Screen allows you to reorder blocks of content on a page, remove a content block from a page (but not the system), and edit existing content blocks. -
Editing Content Using the WYSIWYG Editor in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The WYSIWYG Editor allows you to enter/format text, images, and videos in a way that resembles how the content will appear on the website. Many content types, such as Events or Articles, contain a WYSIWYG Editor for entering the bulk of the information. -
Searching Existing Content Entries in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The content entry list can be manipulated in many ways to assist you in locating and managing all your content entires by using the Search Section of the Content Tab. -
Adding New Content (articles, events, etc.) in dotCMS
Published on August 2, 2017
From the Content Search, you can add new Article, Event, and Person entries that have the ability to populate existing listings.
Trainer Office Hours
Monday - May 6
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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NOTE: Office hours are subject to change.