Comparing Contributor Data Files

To compare the differences within a contributor data file, perform these tasks:

1. Open the Contributor editor and begin editing a contribution region on a web page as usual (see Editing the Content in a Contribution Region).

2. When you are ready to view the differences between what you have edited and the latest data file checked into the content server, click the comparison icon (Figure) in the contribution toolbar.

   Comparison Icon

   
   

   A window opens showing the differences between the current state of the contributor data file and the latest saved one (on the content server). See Color-Coded Differences for an explanation of the formatting used to indicate changes. You will only see the changes in the window if there are actually differences to be shown.

   To print the page showing the differences, press Ctrl+P.

3. Take note of the changes and then close the window to return to Contributor.