IWP Training

Content Types

Drupal's content types provide templates for various kinds of content, allowing for consistent but also dynamic presentation. Follow the links for in-depth descriptions of each content type.

Written and Educational Content

  • Article — For educational articles, blog posts, and news stories.
  • Page — Use for basic content; try other content types first.
  • Documents — Use for forms, documents, attachments, or rich text.

Events and Collections

  • Event — Create events that automatically appear on group pages and tags.
  • Collection — Group content together for easy sharing. Updated

Media and Tools

  • Video — Use for YouTube or uploaded videos; add to a collection for a series.
  • Tools — Feature an app or third-party tool (such as a calculator) as an iFrame or external link.

People and Social Media

  • People — Add non-UC ANR people to the site so they appear in People Search.
  • Social Media Account — Link a social media account to a group, account, or person.