Brightspot's content edit page has different types of fields for entering different types of data. You access a content edit page in various ways, including:
By selecting a content type after clicking add in the header.
By opening an asset after searching for it.
Content edit page that includes the side toolbar. In Brightspot versions prior to v4.8, the widgets in the side toolbar are visible by default.
Text fields allow for entering a single line of text. Headlines, photo credits, copyright dates, and attributions are examples of single-line text fields. The following illustration is an example of a text field with a note providing a cue about how to write a headline.
Rich-text editors serve as a small word processor. You can add formatting and media in rich-text editors, such as boldface, italics, images, and hyperlinks. You usually use a rich-text editor to compose content such as body text, author biographies, headers, and footers.
Date selectors help you easily select a date and time. You usually use a date selector for setting fields such as scheduled dates, embargo dates, and review dates.
File selectors provide a way to include a file, such as an image, document, or media, into your content.
There are two ways to include a file in Brightspot:
New Upload—Selecting this option in a file selector displays a Choose button. When you click on this button, you can navigate to the file on your computer. Brightspot uploads and saves the image.
New URL—Selecting this option in a file selector displays a text field for pasting a URL. Brightspot saves the URL, not the actual file.
Uploading a file from your computer
Referring to a file with a URL
After you select the file, Brightspot displays a preview in the content edit form.
