Snippets
Snippets are inserted into the page using the WYSIWYG Editor and become a part of the page. They provide an easier and standardized way to insert design / content elements. Some examples include tabs, FAQ drop down lists and Custom Headers. The objective of snippets is to give users without HTML experience the ability to create more complex elements.
Most of our snippets are what we call Table Transformations. In the WYSIWYG it will look like a table, however in Preview Mode within the CMS and when your file is published out it will "Transform" into typically a more complex set of code. Not sure which Snippets your page is using? Go to the WYSIWYG Editor of your page, and look for any Snippet Edit Tables. The top row of the table will include the name of the snippet. Almost all of the Snippets will include the type of the snippet at the top of the table.
- You can nest snippets. You will find that some of our pages have nested snippets on the page to show you about various snippets. One example of this is the Font Awesome Lists snippets.
- If you have a new type of snippet you would like to see added, email webmaster@wku.edu with your idea. If it is useful for the rest of campus, it may be added.
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