References

There are some circumstances where you may need to add an item located in another folder to the navigation. Adding items from other folders to the navigation requires a Reference.

A Reference is a special type of asset that points to an existing asset in the system. Using references makes content appear to be in two different locations within a site, without the need to duplicate content.

When using a Reference, the original item must have Display in Navigation set to Yes in order to appear in the menu.

• Select the original file from the Navigation Pane.

• Check to see if Display in Navigation is set to Yes.

  • Click on View > Properties to view the information for Display in Navigation.

  • If Display in Navigation is set to No, Edit the page and update the selection to Yes. Changing the Display in Navigation field to Yes will set the page to display in the navigation at the actual location as well. For landing pages, create an External Link.

  • If Display in Navigation is already set to Yes, no edits to the original page are needed to continue.

  • Click More and choose Reference.
    
    
    

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• If the original file is named index, update the System Name. Otherwise, you can use the default System Name. Select the Parent Folder to select where to place the reference.
  
  
  

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• References can be quickly identified from the Explorer. References are denoted from other asset types with a bowtie icon.
  
  
  

  
   

 Remember, the entire site will need to be published following any navigation changes. If you do not have access to republish your site, contact web@sandiego.edu to request a web developer to publish your site.