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Can I change the size of a display image within Brightspot?

October 12, 2020 05:10 PM
No, Brightspot has preset dimensions for images depending on the module used. Brightspot fits the photo to the dimensions set within the specific modules.
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How do I change the alignment of images within Brightspot?

October 12, 2020 05:09 PM
When an image is first added in a Rich Text module, open the dropdown “Enhancement Alignment” and select left, right, or center. This alters the alignment of the image on the Brightspot page. A detailed tutorial for how to place this image can be found at the link https://sites.byu.edu/docs/place-image . You can also change the alignment of the automatic cropping on an image. Open the image in Brightspot and select the “Edit” option. Under the “Focus” tab, you can identify the focal point of the image so that the automatic cropping will realign around this focal point. A tutorial for this process can be found at https://sites.byu.edu/docs/add-image.
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Can I share media from other sites without copying the contents?

October 12, 2020 05:07 PM
Media from another site can be displayed as a shared content module or can be linked in a promo. A Shared Content Module copies the features of the original content between the shared sites. However, using a promo allows you to curate your own content, selecting the title, caption, and photo that is shown, and opens the original media in another tab for users to view.
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Can a list be created from Brightspot form responses?

October 12, 2020 05:05 PM
You can download a CSV file with form responses, but it won’t create a list within Brightspot.
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Can a list be created from a CSV import?

October 12, 2020 05:03 PM
The items imported from a CSV will be able to be put into any list you create on a page. A list will not be automatically created from the CSV import.
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Is it possible to combine dynamic and basic items within a list?

October 12, 2020 05:01 PM
The Dynamic List module allows you to add promos as pinned items, so they would display before the dynamic results. By using tags or content types you can have the dynamic items you wish to display pulled in after.
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Is there a way to force items in a dynamic list to open in a new tab if they're internal links?

October 12, 2020 05:00 PM
This can be done with other links, but Brightspot does not offer this feature for dynamic lists.
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Is it possible to override hide duplicates on dynamic lists?

October 12, 2020 04:57 PM
Brightspot does not offer this feature currently.
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How do I make an accordion list?

October 12, 2020 04:56 PM
An Accordion List can be added as a content item found under list styles. Contents can be added through an advanced list using a Rich Text module, with the title as the visible field and the text as the dropdown field. Contents can also be added on a basic list using the “External Content Item” module under a similar format. Brightspot currently does not allow for an accordion list within an accordion list.
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How do I edit the line breaks on list items?

October 12, 2020 04:54 PM
There isn’t a way to edit the line breaks as they are present within Brightspot unless CSS is added.
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How do I add a search within a list module?

October 12, 2020 04:52 PM
The Section Search is a new feature on Brightspot which allows individuals to create a search for the content of a specific section, including the results in a dynamic list. To start, create a new Site Search. Select a “Section” from the dropdown menu and set the search settings to your desired results. Next, open the Section. Under Section Overrides, open the Header tab and select your newly created Search option from the dropdown. This allows the Section Search to appear as the designated search page instead of the inherited site search. This process was also demonstrated in the July 2020 Recent Releases meeting, found at https://sites.byu.edu/docs/user-group-meetings/recent-releases-july-2020 .
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How do I edit the number of columns for a list in Brightspot?

October 12, 2020 04:50 PM
You can change the number of columns available by adjusting the “Column Count” setting. This is found below Items and List styles within the List content option.
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Can I create a default employee image?

October 12, 2020 04:49 PM
No, the image that is uploaded to a specific employee is what will display when in a list. If no image is uploaded, no image will display for the employee.
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How do I sort employee pages, and what options are available?

October 12, 2020 04:48 PM
Employee pages can be organized using employee groups or tags. This allows dynamic lists to automatically pull and sort them. Employees can also be sorted alphabetically by their last name, the newest published, the oldest published, or page views (highest to lowest).
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How can I create employee directories or contact promos?

October 12, 2020 04:45 PM
List modules are perfect for displaying employee pages or contact information in a directory. Dynamic lists can automatically pull in tags or employee groups to auto generate directories, and the visible fields on employee promos can be set in the Sites & Settings. Although the list style depends entirely on your employee images and personal taste, popular options include:
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How do I change the visible fields for an employee page?

October 12, 2020 04:44 PM
The visible fields in an employee promo can be edited in Sites & Settings under Page Defaults. The option “Employee Settings” allows you to change the fields which automatically show for employee promos. However, the order of items displayed in the employee page cannot be changed at this time.
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Are there automatic functions to assist with employee uploads?

October 12, 2020 04:42 PM
One automatic function offered through Brightspot is the Employee Ingest, which pulls information from the BYU database including faculty names and general contact information. This allows for quick bulk uploads to create faculty directories.
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How do I change the appearance of tags?

October 12, 2020 04:41 PM
The most common way to display tags is using the “Tag Cloud” list module. This allows the text color, button, background, and title of tags to be edited. One example of a tag cloud can be seen below, on the Resources page of the MA Chaplaincy Site.
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