The authoring portlet is used to create and manage the items
that you use to create websites. There are a common set of features
within the authoring portlet to assist you work with items.
Filtering items displayed in an index
Large websites contain large numbers of items. You can
filter the items that are displayed within an index by using the filter
feature.
Favorite items
You can select any open item or view as a favorite. These
views are then accessible within the Personal Views menu,
and in some selection lists.
Searching for items
Large websites contain large numbers of items. You can
search for items by using the search feature.
Locked and draft items
As you work in collaboration with other users, you might
encounter items that are locked by other users, either because they
are being edited by another user, or a draft item has been created.
How to delete items
You cannot always immediately delete items. Sometimes you
need to take steps to prepare an item for deletion.
Viewing references
The "view references" tool assists you to view and manage
all the links between items.
Authoring portlet accessibility features
Accessibility features help a user who has a physical disability,
such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use software products
successfully.
Your home page
Your home page is a personalized landing page for all you
common web content management tasks. It is a simpler and more personalized
user interface than the more advanced library explorer.