Use a Document file for a single file, such as a PDF or Word Document. Documents can be added to content in Media Blocks or Paragraph Listing Blocks.
August 5, 2020
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Document creation can be used to upload important files for future reference. Below are the steps to create a new Document file.
Helpful Hint
It is best practice to attach your Document media to content using a File Listing.
See the CMS Support example on Paragraph Reference Block: Listings and How to Create a Download Node | Department of Energy (doe.gov) for more information.
How to Create a New Document:
REQUIRED STEPS:
- Select Add Document under Content - Add Media option of the shortcut bar
- Enter the Document file’s name in the Name field.
- Select “Choose File” under the Audio file option to upload the desired Document file, One file only. 60 MB limit. Allowed types: doc docx pdf ps xls xml ppt xps odt odtx odp css csv html txt odg odf rtf pptx xlsx ods fodt fods fodp fodg key numbers pages.
- Select the Primary Office under Office Assignments if prompted.
- Click save to successfully add your Document.
ADVANCED STEPS:
- Select Add Document under the Content - Add Media option of the shortcut bar
- Enter the Document file’s name in the Name field.
- Select “Choose File” under the Audio file option to upload the desired Document file, One file only. 60 MB limit. Allowed types: doc docx pdf ps xls xml ppt xps odt odtx odp css csv html txt odg odf rtf pptx xlsx ods fodt fods fodp fodg key numbers pages.
- Optional: For PDF’s:
- Optional: Enter the Subject in the Subject box.
- Optional: Add or Edit the Link Text.
- Optional: Select the Status.
- Optional: Select the Published Date and Time.
- Optional: Enter Author.
- Optional: Enter Feder Document ID.
- Optional: Enter Location.
- Optional: Enter MDS.
- Optional: Enter Original File.
- Optional: Enter Office specific topics. Add other items at needed.
- Optional: Enter Customer topics. Add other items as needed.
- Optional: Select Published if desired.
- Optional: If you are a member of multiple Groups or Offices, you will be prompted to select a Primary Office under Office Assignments (Required).
- Optional: In this same box, edit the Revision Information, URL alias, and Authoring Information as necessary (optional).
- Optional: Enter Audience(s), Topic(s), and Education Categoriy(s).
- Optional: Enter Initiative.
- Select the Primary Office under Office Assignments if prompted.
- Optional: Edit the Revision Information, URL alias, and Authoring Information as necessary.
- Click save to successfully add your Document.