Navigating the Agility CMS Interface

This guide explains how to navigate the Agility CMS interface. The interface structure is consistent across all Agility CMS instances.

Main Navigation Areas

Upon logging into Agility CMS, you'll see the main navigation with these key areas:

The Agility CMS dashboard provides an overview of your content and quick access to key sections.

Main Sections

1. Pages - Manage your website's page structure and content
2. Content - Create and manage reusable content items
3. Assets - Upload and organize media files
4. Web Studio - Preview your content before publishing

Dashboard Overview

The dashboard provides quick access to:

• Recent pages and content items
• Publishing status
• Quick actions for common tasks

Content Section Navigation

The Content section is where you manage reusable content items.

Content Lists

Content items are organized into Content Lists. Each content list contains items of a specific type (e.g., "Posts", "Authors", "Testimonials").

How to navigate:

1. Click Content in the main navigation
2. You'll see a list of available content lists
3. Click on a content list to view its items
4. Click on an item to edit it

Content List Features

• Search: Use the search bar to find specific items
• Filters: Filter items by various criteria
• Sort: Sort items by different fields
• Bulk Actions: Select multiple items for bulk operations

Pages Section Navigation

The Pages section is where you manage your site's page structure.

Sitemap View

The sitemap shows your site's page hierarchy:

• Pages are organized in a tree structure
• Parent pages contain child pages
• Each page has a URL path

How to navigate:

1. Click Pages in the main navigation
2. Click Sitemap to view the page hierarchy
3. Click on any page to edit it

Page Editor

When editing a page, you'll see:

• Content Zones: Areas where components can be added
• Components: Components already placed on the page
• Page Properties: Title, URL, metadata, etc.

Assets Section Navigation

The Assets section is where you manage media files.

How to navigate:

1. Click Assets in the main navigation
2. Browse folders to organize files
3. Upload new files or manage existing ones

Components Section Navigation

The Components section shows available component definitions.

Note: You typically work with components by adding them to pages, not by managing them directly in this section.

URL Patterns

Agility CMS uses consistent URL patterns for navigation:

• Content List: /content/list-{container-id}
• Content Item: /content/list-{container-id}/listitem-{content-id}
• Page: /pages/page-{page-id}
• Component on Page: /pages/page-{page-id}/item-{container-id}
• Assets: /media/folder-{folder-id}

Search Functionality

Agility CMS includes a global search feature:

• Use the search bar at the top of the interface
• Search across content items, pages, and assets
• Filter results by type

Keyboard Shortcuts

Common keyboard shortcuts:

• Use Tab to navigate between fields
• Use Enter to save
• Use Escape to cancel or close dialogs

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