Overview of the RibbonBar

The RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. displays a single row of options at the very top of the web browserA software application for displaying HTML pages on the World Wide Web. Common browser applications include Microsoft Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. above the DNN site. The links displayed on the left side of the RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. each have drop down menus. The Mode drop down list on the right enables the site to be edited or just viewed.

The AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. menu is displayed to Administrators and SuperUsers. The HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. menu is displayed to SuperUsers only. In DNN Platform, users must have Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions granted to access the Modules and Pages menus. The permissions required for Evoq Contentand Evoq Content Enterpriseare listed in the below tables.

The collapsed RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. displays a row of links on the left hand side and a Mode drop down list on the right hand side. Depending on the users editing permissions for the current page, there will be between none and five menus displayed on the left side. I.e. SuperUsers have access to five menus (HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module., AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu., Modules, Pages and Tools), Administrators have access four menus (AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu., Modules, Pages and Tools), PageA page on a DNN site. Editors have access to two menus (Modules and Pages) and ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. Editors cannot access any menus, however they may be able to view the Mode drop down list depending on the Control PanelDNN comes with a choice of two Control Panels called ControlBar (default) and the RibbonBar. The Control Panel enables Content Editors (optional), Page Editors, Administrators and SuperUsers to access a range of site building and administrative tools. configuration.

RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. as displayed to SuperUsers

RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. as displayed to Administrators

RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. as displayed to PageA page on a DNN site. EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module.

RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. as displayed to ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. Editors. This option may be disabled.

The Admin Menu

Administrators and SuperUsers can click on the AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. link to go to the AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. Console - OR - Mouse over the AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. link to view the AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. menu and then select the desired featured. See "About the Admin Pages"

DNN Platform AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. Menu

Evoq Content Enterprise AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. Menu

The Host Menu

Hosts can click on the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. link to go to the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Console, or mouse over the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. link to view the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. menu and select the desired page. See "About the Host Pages"

DNN Platform HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Menu

Evoq Content Enterprise HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Menu

The Modules Menu

• Add New ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks.: Adds a new module to the current page. See "Adding a New Module (RibbonBar)" DNN Platform users must be granted Edit Content permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Add Content permissions.
• Add Existing ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks.: Adds a new instance of an existing module to the current page. See "Adding an Existing Module (RibbonBar)" DNN Platform users must be granted Edit Content permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Add Content permissions.

The Pages Menu

Note: In DNN Platform, user must have Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions granted to access these tools. The permissions required for Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise permissions are listed in the below table.

Actions Section

•  PageA page on a DNN site. Settings: Link to edit current page settings. See "Editing Page Settings". DNN Platform users must be granted Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Manage Settings permissions.
• Add: Select to add a new page and configure setting. See "Adding a New Page" DNN Platform users must be granted Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Add PageA page on a DNN site. permissions.
•  Copy: Select to copy the current (or any other) page including modifying modules. See "Copying a Page". DNN Platform users must be granted Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Copy PageA page on a DNN site. permissions.
•  Delete: Link to delete current page. See "Deleting a Page" This option is disabled if the current page is a "special page"; which is a page that has been set as the Home, User Profile, Registration, Splash page, etc. DNN Platform users must be granted Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Delete PageA page on a DNN site. permissions.
•  Import: Link to import a page. See "Importing a New Page" DNN Platform users must be granted Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Import PageA page on a DNN site. permissions.
•  Export: Link to export a page. See "Exporting a Page" DNN Platform users must be granted Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Export PageA page on a DNN site. permissions.

Copy Actions Section

• Copy Permissions to Children: Copy current page permission to children pages. See "Copying Permissions to Child Pages" Enabled if page has child pages. In DNN Platform, only AdministratorRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. can perform this task.Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Manage Settings permissions.
• Copy Design to Children: Copy current page design (skin and container settings) to children. See "Copying Design to Child Pages". DNN Platform users must be granted Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Manage Settings permissions.

Add New PageA page on a DNN site. Section

• Add New PageA page on a DNN site.: Add a new page directly from the Control PanelDNN comes with a choice of two Control Panels called ControlBar (default) and the RibbonBar. The Control Panel enables Content Editors (optional), Page Editors, Administrators and SuperUsers to access a range of site building and administrative tools.. See "Quick Add a New Page (RibbonBar)"
• Update Current PageA page on a DNN site.: Update the page name, menu options and skin for the current page. DNN Platform users must be granted Edit PageA page on a DNN site. permissions. Evoq Content and Evoq Content Enterprise users must be granted Manage Settings permissions.

Pages Menu of the RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. as displayed to PageA page on a DNN site. Editors

Pages Menu of the RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. as displayed to Administrators and SuperUsers

The Tools Menu

Common Actions Section

• Add User: Opens the Add User page. See "Adding a User Account" Restricted to Administrators and SuperUsers.
• Add Role: Opens the Add Role page. See "Adding a Security Role (Basic Settings)" Restricted to Administrators and SuperUsers.
• Upload File: Opens the upload file interface of the site's Digital Asset ManagementA Digital Asset Management (DAM) system solves the problem of managing large collections of files by making them searchable and usable. DAM provides the tools for finding, organizing, and searching large collections of files. module that is located on the AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu. > File Management page. See "Uploading Files" Restricted to Administrators and SuperUsers.
•   Clear Cache: Select to clear the cache of all old files. Restricted to SuperUsers.
• Recycle Application Domain: Select to restart the server and retrieve all new files for the current site. Restricted to SuperUsers.

Advanced Tools Section

• Web Servers: See "About the Web Server Manager" Restricted to SuperUsers.
• Support: Opens the DNN Support center page of the DNN Software website. Restricted to SuperUsers.
• Integrity: See "About Application Integrity". Restricted to SuperUsers.

View WebsiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. Section

Switch between sites (sites) using the RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host.. Performing this task opens to the default page of the selected site which will be the page set as Home or the Splash page. Restricted to SuperUsers.

1. Hover over the Tools link.
2. Go to the View WebsiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. section.
3. At Sites, select a site from the drop down list.
4. Click the Switch SiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. link.

Help Section

• Help: Opens the Help resource for this site. Link (new window) to Help URL defined in HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Settings. See "Setting the Online Help URL". Restricted to Administrators.

The Tools menu of the RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. as displayed to Administrators

The Tools menu of the RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host. as displayed to SuperUsers

Setting the RibbonBar Mode

Users can view the site in the following modes by clicking on the Mode drop down.

Select from the following modes:

View: Select to view the site as a typical user will by hiding the editing tools. This hides the module actions menu on all modules and disables the Tools menu.

Edit: Select to edit the site. This displays the module actions menu for all modules

Layout: Select to view the layout of the panes within the skin that is applied to this page and the title and module actions menu of each module within each pane. Use this view to quickly view and update the page layout. This view is helpful if the module action menu cannot be accessed when content is displayed.

Preview: The Preview mode displays the current page as it would be viewed on a specified mobile device.

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