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Important content entry note! Don't copy and paste text from Word or another program directly into the WYSIWYG. You have to "clean" the formatting off first by copy/pasting it into a plain-text program, like Notepad, then copy/pasting it into the WYSIWYG. If you don't, Word can carry over its own inline styles that will override our CSS stylesheets and make the text look weird (wrong color, wrong font, wrong size, etc.).

Please note: Drupal will pop up a message if you copy and paste from Word that says "This looks like it was copied from Word. Would you like to clean it?" This is a system message that we cannot clear, but despite the message, please note that the CMS does NOT clean the formatting.  The best bet is to paste any Word content into a plain text program first to strip the formatting, then re-paste into Drupal.

How to Write User-Friendly Content

• Use pronouns. The user is “you.” GSSM is “we.” This creates a cleaner sentence structure and more approachable, conversational content.
• Use active voice. “The board proposed the regulation” not “The regulation was proposed by the board.”
• Use the words your users use.  By using keywords that your users use, you will help them understand the copy and will help optimize it for search engines.
• Chunk your content.  Chunking makes your content more scannable by breaking it into manageable sections.
• Front-load the important information. Use the journalism model of the “inverted pyramid.” Start with the content that is most important to your audience, and then provide additional details.
• Use short sentences and paragraphs. The ideal standard is no more than 20 words per sentence, five sentences per paragraph. Use dashes instead of semi-colons or, better yet, break the sentence into two. It is ok to start a sentence with “and,” “but,” or “or” if it makes things clear and brief.
• Use bullets and numbered lists. Don’t limit yourself to using this for long lists—one sentence and two bullets is easier to read than three sentences.
• Use clear headlines and subheads. Questions, especially those with pronouns, are particularly effective.
• Use images, diagrams, or multimedia to visually represent ideas in the content. Videos and images should reinforce the text on your page.

This is an H2 Header

Please use H2 as the main heading style for your content. You can use as many H2s on a page as you want. Use the other styles (H3, H4, H5) as subheadings as needed.

This is an H3 Header

This is an H4 Header

This is an H5 Header

This is an H6 Header

Text Styles

Use the Quote button in the editor to create a blockquote. Use this style for quotes and other information that you want offset from the regular paragraph text.

Larger text can be used for emphasis or intro text.

Use italics sparingly, as it is difficult to read long passages online that are italicized.

Tables are normally used to show things like schedules or fees. 

This is a bulleted list (sometimes called an "unordered list" in programming lingo). Use when the order of the items doesn't matter:

• Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
• Amet lorem ipsum dolor sit
• Sit amet lorem ipsum dolor

This is a numbered list (sometimes called an "ordered list"). Use when putting things into a heirarchy.

1. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
2. Amet lorem ipsum dolor sit
3. Sit amet lorem ipsum dolor

This is a horizontal line. Use sparingly to separate elements of the page.

Links

Using descriptive link text improves accessibility for disabled users.

No: Visit the Cyberwoven website here.

No: Click here to visit the Cyberwoven website.

Yes: Visit the Cyberwoven website.

Anchor link (to a spot on the same page)

Buttons

What is the difference between a button and a link?

As a rule of thumb, buttons indicate that you want the user to do something, while links usually just mean they are being directed to another page. For example, you might want to use a button for "Register" or "Donate." 

To add a button link, highlight the text and create the link using the editor, as you normally would. Then select from the "Styles" dropdown menu to choose the button style you want. 

Hot Pink ButtonIce Blue ButtonLight Blue ButtonBlue ButtonNavy ButtonGray Button

This is an accordion:

What is an accordion?

Accordions are very useful for when you have a lot of information, but you want the user to be able to review it at-a-glance.

Why use one?

Users can see all the headings at once, and click to expand the accordion for those that they are interested in. Accordions are great for FAQs!

How do I add items?

Right-click in the WYSIWYG editor to add or remove additional accordion tabs.

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