Creating a New Element Definition

To create an element definition, perform these tasks:

1. In the menu on the Site Assets pane, select Element Definitions.

2. Click the Create New icon (Figure), select New, and then select an element definition type. These element types are available:

   • WYSIWYG Element Definition

   • Plain Text Element Definition

   • Image Element Definition

   • Custom Element Definition

   • Static List Element Definition

   • Dynamic List Element Definition

   The Assign Info Form displays for you to check the item into the content server.

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3. Enter appropriate values for the Assign Info Form.

4. When complete, click Assign Info.

5. The element definition is created. It may be necessary to click the Refresh icon (Figure) to view the element definition in the list.

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When the element definition (of any type) is created, you can then open and edit the element definition. When you edit the definition, you can modify the specific qualities, such as the toolbar access the contributor has. See Editing an Element Definition for more information.