How do I write a new story?
Tap New story, write a headline and the story, choose a main section and author, add a lead image, then save a draft and publish when ready.
Stories
How do I add images and galleries to a story?
Use the lead image for the main picture and the Image or Gallery block inside the story. Pick from your library, upload, or paste a link. Add alt text.
How do I add footnotes to a story?
Add a numbered note to a word or sentence. The notes list appears at the end of the story.
How do I add a FAQ to a story?
Add a FAQ block with questions and answers. Tap Add a question for more. Readers see it in the story.
How do I embed a video, social post or map?
Choose Embed, paste a link from YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, Vimeo, Spotify, SoundCloud or Google Maps, and tap Apply.
How do I add a definition box?
A definition box explains a term in a short box. Type the term and its meaning.
How do I create an author from the story editor?
In the Byline field, create a new author with a name, photo and short bio without leaving the story. Owners, admins and editors can do this.
How do I use columns and show/hide toggles?
Columns put content side by side. A toggle hides text until readers tap its title.
How do I add code or a maths formula?
Add a code block with a language, or a maths formula written in LaTeX with a spoken description for screen readers.
How do I check a story for accessibility and readability?
Use Outline and checks to see the headings, plus a list of issues such as images without alt text or long paragraphs. Fix them before you publish.
How do I add a callout or tip box?
A callout is a coloured box for a note, warning, good news or tip. Pick the colour, add an optional title and an icon.
How do I add a bookmark link or a button?
A bookmark marks a spot you can link to. A button link adds a clear call to action with your own text and address.
How do I use AI help inside the story editor?
The AI helper (an add-on) suggests headlines, a summary, tags, claims, related stories, alt text and a translation. Nothing is used until you choose it.
How does the story editor work?
The story editor has a top bar with Save and Publish story, the writing area with blocks, and panels for search, checks, history and more.
How do I edit an entry and publish it?
Fill in the fields, choose a main section, tags and place, then Save and Publish. You can send it for review, schedule it, or check official facts.
How do I add jobs, events, notices and other entries?
Jobs, events & more holds entries that are not news stories, such as job listings, events, notices, reviews or recipes. Pick a type and add entries.
How do I manage authors?
Add each writer once with a photo and short bio, then pick them on stories. You can add a note that declares an interest and their expertise.
How do I find, filter and manage my stories?
The Stories list shows every story. Search by headline, filter by status, section, author or type, select many at once, and export to CSV.
How do I add an announcement bar to my site?
An announcement bar is a short notice at the top of every page, such as an offer or event. Readers can close it. You can add up to 10 bars.