Content types

Create content types

Content types consist of content elements, which you can mix and match to create the content model you want.

1. In Content model, click Create new.
2. Type a name in Content type name.
3. Drag (or click) content elements as needed.
   • Tip: Use the button to specify element limitations and default value, and choose if the element is required or non-localizable.
4. (Optional) Add content groups to organize elements in tabs with a dedicated template for content creators.
5. Click Save changes.

Duplicate content types

If you want to create a modified version of a content type, open the content type and click Duplicate in the top right. This creates a duplicate of your content type named “Type_name (copy)” in the project.

Set elements as required

By default, each element you add is optional. If you set the element as required, content creators will know which elements they need to fill in when working with content items.

Set default value for elements

Non-localizable elements

By default, all elements are localizable. This means they can have different values in each language. If you want an element to have the same value across all languages, mark the element as non-localizable. If you change your mind later, you can convert the element back into a localizable one. If you mark an element as both non-localizable and required, the element must be published in the default language first. Content creators can edit non-localizable elements only in the default language. In other languages, non-localizable elements take the value from the default language and appear as read-only.

Limitations for non-localizable elements

• Only newly added elements can be marked as non-localizable.
• Rich text elements cannot be marked as non-localizable.

Remove elements

You can remove any element from a content type at any time, even when a content item uses the content type.

Edit codenames

Codenames identify objects such as content types or items. When you save an object for the first time, its codename is generated from its name. For example, a content type named My article gets the codename my_article. Renaming the object doesn’t affect its codename unless you edit the codename yourself. To edit codenames, look for the button and click it. Then click the button and save changes.

Rules for codenames

Delete content types

If you want to delete a content type that is already used for any components or content items, you need to delete the content items first. To delete a content type:

1. In Content model, use the checkboxes to select the content types you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.

The content type is removed and cannot be restored.

Limit role access to elements

When you have multiple contributors accessing your content items, it’s best to limit their access to specific elements by using content groups based on their roles. For example, in an article content type, a content creator can access only the content body, while an SEO specialist can access the metadata settings. To set role-based limitations:

1. In Environment settings, go to Roles.
2. Click an existing role.
3. Select content types and their content groups.
4. Click Save changes.

By configuring a role’s access to specific content groups, you allow the role to access only the elements they're permitted to work on.