Cell Tools

Select Cell Tools to see the following option:

Cell Tools

The Cell Tools option displays a pop-out screen with two tabs: Actions and Style.

Actions are applied to the selected cell and any content in the cell. The options available are determined by the content of the row or cell (text, image or widget).

The following are options for text:

  • Insert/Edit Plain Text - Use the plain text editor to edit the cell. See Plain Text Editor
  • Insert/Edit Formatted Text - Use the formatted text editor to edit the cell. See Formatted Text Editor
  • Insert/ Edit Advanced Editor - Use the advanced text editor to edit the cell. See Advanced Text Editor
  • Copy - If you select a cell with content, use the Copy function to copy the content of a cell. This option will not appear if the cell is empty.
  • Paste - If you have content copied to your clipboard from another cell, use the Paste function to paste the content in to the cell. This option will not appear if you have not copied cell content to your clipboard.
  • Change Element Type - Change the content or widget in the cell.
    • Empty (no content) - A blank cell with no content.
    • Text (plain, formatted or advanced) - A text cell with the ability to use the plain, formatted or advanced text editor.
    • Image - An image cell. Add images from your photos, web graphics or hard drive. See Photos, Web Graphics .
    • Text Over Background - An image which spans the full width of the page. Add images from your photos, web graphics or hard drive. See Photos, Web Graphics .
    • Link - Insert links using the link builder.
    • Media - Insert media files or embed codes.
    • Poll - Link to a poll from the Survey module.
    • Slideshow - Insert a photo slide show.
    • Upcoming Events - Insert the Upcoming Events widget.
    • News Article - Insert the News Article widget (a single article).
    • News Feed - Insert the NewsFeed widget (from the News/Articles module).
    • Facebook - Insert Facebook feed.
    • Twitter - Insert Twitter feed.

    • Administrators: July 2023 - Twitter has recently changed its API policy and requires that all users be logged in to view tweets. Due to this policy change, existing Twitter widgets will not function properly on your website. If you feel the widget and feed were important to your organization, we urge you to voice your opinion with Twitter in hopes of a policy reversal.

    • Accordion - Insert accordion text (expanding an collapsing text).
    • New or Renewed Members - Insert a list of new or newly renewed members.
    • Birthdays of Anniversaries - Insert a list of upcoming member birthdays and anniversaries.
    • Blogs - Insert Blog feed from the blogs module.
    • Sidebar - Insert a sub-menu sidebar.
    • Horizontal Rule - Insert a horizontal line.
    • HTML Only - Edit the cell in HTML mode.
    • Floated Image or Text - Image or text cell.

The following options are available for images:

  • Insert/Change Image - Browse your web graphics or photos, or upload a new image.
  • Change Element Type - Change the content or widget in the cell.
    • Empty (no content) - A blank cell with no content.
    • Text (plain, formatted or advanced) - A text cell with the ability to use the plain, formatted or advanced text editor.
    • Image - An image cell. Add images from your photos, web graphics or hard drive. See Photos, Web Graphics .
    • Text Over Background - An image which spans the full width of the page. Add images from your photos, web graphics or hard drive. See Photos, Web Graphics .
    • Link - Insert links using the link builder.
    • Media - Insert media files or embed codes.
    • Poll - Link to a poll from the Survey module.
    • Slideshow - Insert a photo slideshow.
    • Upcoming Events - Insert the Upcoming Events widget.
    • News Article - Insert the News Article widget (a single article).
    • News Feed - Insert the NewsFeed widget (from the News/Articles module).
    • Facebook - Insert Facebook feed.
    • Twitter - Insert Twitter feed.

    • Administrators: July 2023 - Twitter has recently changed its API policy and requires that all users be logged in to view tweets. Due to this policy change, existing Twitter widgets will not function properly on your website. If you feel the widget and feed were important to your organization, we urge you to voice your opinion with Twitter in hopes of a policy reversal.

    • Accordion - Insert accordion text (expanding an collapsing text).
    • New or Renewed Members - Insert a list of new or newly renewed members.
    • Birthdays of Anniversaries - Insert a list of upcoming member birthdays and anniversaries.
    • Blogs - Insert Blog feed from the blogs module.
    • Sidebar - Insert a sub-menu sidebar.
    • Horizontal Rule - Insert a horizontal line.
    • HTML Only - Edit the cell in HTML mode.
    • Floated Image or Text - Image or text cell.

The following options are available for most widgets. For more information on formatting widgets, see Widgets

  • Title - The title of the widget block.
  • Time Period - Enter the number of days (if applicable) for which the widget should display data.

Example: In the Upcoming Events widget, a time period of 90 days will show events happening in the next 90 days.

  • Width - Choose the width of the entire cell or a fixed width.
  • Max. Height - Set the maximum height of the widget.
  • Categories - Choose the categories of widget items that should display.

Example: In the Recent News widget, you might select only your Important Announcement category.

Cell Tools Text Style Options

Style changes are applied to the selected cell and any content in the cell. If a style has been applied to the row, any styles applied to an individual cell will override the row style. The options available are determined by the content of the row or cell (text or image).

The following options are available for text:

  • Text Color - Choose a standard color from the drop down menu, pick a color from the color wheel, or enter a hex code.
  • Background Color - Choose a standard color from the drop down menu, pick a color from the color wheel, or enter a hex code.
  • Font - Choose a font from the drop down menu.
  • Border Color - Choose a standard color from the drop down menu, pick a color from the color wheel, or enter a hex code.
  • Text Size - Select the text size.
  • Border Thickness - Select the size of the border.
  • Text Weight - Select normal or bold.
  • Padding - Padding is the space between the content of your cell (the text in your cell) and the border. Select the padding size.
  • Alignment - Select the text alignment.
  • Margin Top - Margin is the space between the border and the edge of the cell. Select the margin size for the top of the cell.
  • Line Height - Select the space between lines of text.
  • Margin Bottom - Margin is the space between the border and the edge of the cell. Select the margin size for the bottom of the cell.
  • CSS Class - For developers, enter style classes to be used.
Cell Tools Image Style Options

The following options are available for images:

  • Background Color - Choose a standard color from the drop down menu, pick a color from the color wheel, or enter a hex code.
  • Border Color - Choose a standard color from the drop down menu, pick a color from the color wheel, or enter a hex code.
  • Border Thickness - Select the size of the border.
  • Padding - Padding is the space between the content of your cell (the image in your cell) and the border. Select the padding size.
  • Margin Top - Margin is the space between the border and the edge of the cell. Select the margin size for the top of the cell.
  • Margin Bottom - Margin is the space between the border and the edge of the cell. Select the margin size for the bottom of the cell.
  • CSS Class - For developers, enter style classes to be used.