News | How to copy a news article

The copy feature allows you to duplicate an existing news article to use as a template for creating a new one. This saves time when you want to create similar articles or reuse content.

How to Copy a News Article*

1. Navigate to Publish → News in the back office panel
2. Find the article you want to copy
3. Navigate to the Action column
4. Click the Choose drop down menu and select Copy
5. A new article creation form will open with pre-populated content
6. A banner will appear at the top confirming the successful copy
7. Review and modify the content as needed
8. Save your new article

What Gets Copied

The copy function transfers most of the original article's content and settings, including:

• Article content
• Images
• Category settings
• Publishing options

NOTE: The following items will not be copied:

• Comments from the original article
• Start and end dates
• Specific digital signage date broadcasting settings

Best Practices

• Review all content before publishing the new article
• Set new start and end dates as needed
• Adjust digital signage settings if required
• Update any time-sensitive information in the copied content

*News articles that were created with the 'Highlight an Activity' feature cannot be copied.