Lesson 8: Editing Content | Advanced

Lesson overview

Learn how to find and update existing pages on StFX.ca while mastering the content review workflow. This module covers locating site content, using moderation statuses (Draft vs. Ready for Review), writing effective revision log notes, and tracking changes through the web team's publishing workflow.

Topics include:

  • Navigating and filtering existing site content
  • Understanding publishing statuses (Draft, Ready for Review, Published)
  • Writing clear notes in the revision log
  • The review, approval, and publishing loop with the web team
     
Step-by-step
  1. Find Content to Edit
    1. From the admin menu, click Content under Manage to view all site pages.
    2. Filter the list by Type or Publish status, or scroll through the list to find your page.
    3. Under the Operations column on the right side of the page table, click Edit.
  2. Make Changes & Set Page Status
    1. Update your text, layout, or media as needed.
    2. Scroll down to choose the appropriate status:
    3. Draft: Saves your work without making changes visible on the live site.
    4. Ready for Review: Submits your changes to the web team for review and approval.
  3. Add a Revision Log Message
    1. Before saving, enter a brief note in the Revision Log Message field explaining what you updated or what you'd like the reviewer to check.
  4. Submit and Track Workflow
    1. Click Save.
    2. Once set to Ready for Review, your page appears under Content in Review on the reviewer's dashboard.
    3. If approved: The reviewer changes the status to Published, and the updates go live immediately.
    4. If edits are needed: The reviewer leaves feedback in the revision log and sets the status back to Draft for you to revise.


Test your knowledge

Test your understanding of the material covered in this lesson with the quick quiz below. Completing this knowledge check is entirely optional, but it's a great way to reinforce what you've learned before moving on to the next topic. Simply select your answers for each question and submit the form when you're done.

 

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