News and Events
Purpose
The News & Events module serves as a content management tool within the AccuBooks Plus system. It allows administrators to create, manage, and publish internal announcements, updates, company news, or event schedules. This ensures that all system users stay informed about important timelines, system updates, or corporate events directly through their dashboard.
Key Features
- Search and Filter: Quickly locate specific entries using the search bar or filter by page volume.
- Sorting: Organize the list by last added, title, heading, paragraph, date, or status in ascending or descending order.
- Data Portability: Easily import or export news and event data using the dedicated top-right action buttons.
Step-by-Step Instructions
How to Create a News or Event Entry
- Navigate to the Setup section on the left sidebar menu.
- Click on System Settings to expand the menu, then select News and Events.
- Look at the upper-right corner of the main panel and click the blue + Add button.
- In the creation form that appears, fill out the required fields:
- Enter a Title for the record.
- Provide a Heading to serve as the main display subtitle.
- Write the core content or announcement details in the Paragraph section.
- Select the relevant Date for the event or publication.
- Set the Status (e.g., Active/Draft) to control its visibility.
- Click Save or Submit to publish the entry to the system.
How to Edit an Existing News or Event Entry
- Navigate to the News and Events page under System Settings.
- Locate the specific record you want to update from the main list. You can use the search bar or sort by "Last Added" to find it quickly.
- Under the Actions column on the right side of the desired row, click the edit icon (usually represented by a pencil or an edit dropdown).
- Modify the necessary fields (Title, Heading, Paragraph, Date, or Status) in the form.
- Click Update or Save Changes to apply the modifications.