Content Types

Working with structured content

HarvardSites Drupal allows you to add and manage many different types of structured content, including pages, events, FAQs, news, people, resources, and publications. This section provides instructions on how to use each content type and best practices to keep in mind. 
 

Content Types library

Class

How to work with the Class content type to provide information about classes, including schedule details, class description, relevant file attachments, and a link to the class website or learning platform.

Instructor and students in a lecture-style classroom

Event

How to work with the Event content type to create an informational page with event details, description, and share and calendar links.

How to work with the Event content type to create an informational page with event details, description, and share and calendar links.

FAQ

How to work with the FAQ content type to provide answers to common questions in a structured format.

Two people talking in a room corner in front of a large picture window.

Listing Page

How to work with the Listing Page content type to provide a page with a filterable and sortable summary listing of a specified content type.

Wall with patterned blocks composed of grids of different sized circular close-ups of faces.

News

How to work with the News content type to add news, announcements, and blog-style articles to your website.

Inside view of tunnel with a notice board in the foreground and two people walking in the background.

Page

How to work with the Page content type to create general pages with content and components.

Window exterior with circle and diamond shaped ornaments hanging from the frame.

Person

How to work with the Person content type to create profile pages and people directories.

Close-up of conductor’s hands and a musical score.

Publications

How to work with the Reference content type to provide bibliographic references and citations in various formats.

Tree shadows over an arched transom window and column.

Resource

How to work with the Resource content type to provide informational resources, external links, and downloadable files.

Notebook open to a page with diagrams and tables, with a pen, squeeze ball, and glasses case.

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