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CMS 10.6 Editing Existing Component Content Units

Users can make changes to component content unit block placements that reference existing component xIDs in Page Builder presentations.

For content unit placements with existing components, editing options include:

  • Replace component with another component. Replace the currently referenced component xID with a different one.
  • Edit original component. Edit the content within directly within the currently referenced component xID.
  • Embed component. Embed the component to make the content part of the current page. This option removes the component xID reference and sets the current content as new embedded content within the page presentation.
  • Clear content. Remove the current content from the content unit placement. This option maintains the current content unit block placement and reverts the block to an empty state.

See CMS 10.6 Building Page Builder Presentations for details about existing referenced component content vs. embedded content.

To edit a content unit placement with an existing component item:
  1. Navigate to Site > Site Tree.
  2. Select the page with the Page Builder presentation.
  3. Check out the page, and select the Design tab.
    The Design tab workspace and accordion menu displays.
  4. Choose one of the following steps to access the header toolbar of the content unit block you want to edit via the Design tab workspace.
    Tip
    The content unit header displays the title of the content unit and resides below the parent Column header.
    • Select the header of the content unit via the Design tab workspace.

      The content unit displays as selected (i.e., the header fill color changes to blue), and the toolbar displays in the content unit header.

      Referenced Component Content Content Unit

    • Hover your mouse over the header of the content unit via the Design tab workspace.

      The toolbar displays in the content unit header.

  5. Choose the step that suits your needs.
    Note
    If the content unit header toolbar options don't initially display, then select the Show Actions vertical ellipses (...) icon to access them.
    • Replace the currently referenced component with another component xID.
      1. Select the Pick another component icon Pick Another Component Icon in the content unit toolbar.

        The Add Tray dialog displays. See CMS 10.6 Add Tray Dialog for details to search for existing component items and component content units in the dialog.

      2. Choose the component to replace the original, and select OK.

        The component replacement displays in the content unit block.

    • Edit the currently referenced component via the component's original xID.
      1. Select Edit > Edit original component in the content unit toolbar.

        The CMS navigates to the Edit tab of the referenced component's xID.

      2. See Completing Page and Component Elements for details to edit original components.

    • Convert the currently referenced component to embedded content within the content unit block.

      1. Select Edit > Embed this component in the content unit toolbar.

        Page Builder converts the component to embedded content, and the content unit toolbar updates to reflect the changes.

        Important
        If the Embed this component option doesn't display in the Edit drop-down menu, then select Save in the Design tab and then refresh the page.

        Embedded Component Content Unit

      2. Select Save > Save to confirm the conversion.
        Note
        To undo the conversion, select Revert > Revert to original content. This option unembeds the component content and discards any new changes not included in the referenced content.
      3. Optional: See CMS 10.6 Editing Embedded Component Content Units for details to make changes to embedded content.

    • Clear the content from the content unit placement.
      1. Select Edit > Clear Content in the content unit toolbar.

        Page Builder clears the content from the content unit block, and the Add Content option displays in the block.

      2. Optional: Select the Add Content option in the content unit block.

        Add Content

        The Add Tray dialog displays. See CMS 10.6 Add Tray Dialog for details about tools to search for and filter existing component items and component content units in the dialog.

  6. Select Save in the Design tab toolbar to save your content unit changes in the Page Builder presentation.
    Warning
    Always save after making Page Builder presentation changes. Otherwise, the system will not preserve your new changes.