Assigning a Template to a Contribution Region

A contribution region will typically have a region template assigned to it, which defines how the information is presented on the web page. The site designer may allow contributors to switch the template of a contribution region. If that is the case, the contributor graphic menu will include an option to that effect.

To switch the template assigned to a contribution region, perform the following tasks:

1. Open the web page containing the contribution region you want to assign a template to.

2. Enter the required keyboard command to view the page in contribution mode (see Contribution Mode). The default is Ctrl+Shift+F5, but your site designer or manager may have changed this.

   
   

   Note: Contact your site administrator if you are not sure what key combination to use to activate contribution mode.

   
   

3. Enter your login credentials (if prompted) to log onto the site as a contributor.

   The page displays in contribution mode.

4. Click the menu icon in the contribution graphic beside the contribution region, and choose Switch Region Template from the menu.

   The Switch Region Template dialog is launched (see Switch Region Template Dialog).

5. Select a region template for the contribution region. The site designer controls what templates you can choose from.

   The site designer will be able to give you more information about what impact each region template has on the web page in terms of information usage, layout, formatting, and the like. The names of the available region templates may also provide some indication regarding what they do. Contact your site designer if you need any assistance in this area.

6. Click OK to return to the web page.