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Understanding Page Basics in OmniCMS | CMS Knowledge Base

Understanding Page Basics

When editing a page in OmniCMS, you will work within several tabs and controls that help you preview content, make edits, manage page settings, and publish updates. Understanding what each area does will help you navigate the system more confidently.

Page Overview

After creating a page, you will be taken to the main editing screen. This is where you can switch between tabs to preview your page, edit content, and manage page settings.

Tabs (Top Left)

Preview
Displays what your page will look like to users once published. Use this tab to review formatting, spacing, and content before publishing. 

Edit
This is where you make changes to the page content using the editor. New pages open in this tab by default.

Source
Shows the HTML code behind the page. This tab should only be used by users who are comfortable editing HTML. Most content managers will not need to use this tab.

Properties
Contains page settings and metadata such as the page title and description. If information does not meet standards (for example, a missing description or a title that is too long), it should be corrected here.

Versions
Displays the history of published versions of the page. Only versions that have been published will appear. This tab also will not appear unless the file is currently checked out. 

Top Right Controls

Light Bulb (Check In / Check Out)
The light bulb shows whether a page is currently being edited.

  • Yellow (on): The page is checked out to you.
  • White (off): The page is available to edit.
  • Red lock: The page is checked out to another user. Hover over the lock to see who has it checked out.

Always check pages back in when you are finished so others can make updates.

Publish
Used to publish your changes to the live site.
If you do not have publishing permissions, this button will allow you to submit the page for approval instead.

The following tabs will go through how to use each of the top left tab options (Preview, Edit, Source, Properties, and Versions).

Preview Tab

The Preview tab lets you see what your page will look like to users before it is published. Use this tab to review your content in a read-only view that reflects how it will appear on the live website.

The Preview tab is helpful for:

  • Checking formatting and spacing
  • Confirming headings and content order
  • Making sure links, buttons, and content boxes appear correctly
  • Reviewing content before publishing or submitting for approval

Changes made in the Edit tab will appear in Preview after you save. If something does not look right, return to the Edit tab to make adjustments.

Always review your page in the Preview tab before publishing to help catch errors and ensure content displays correctly.

Note: Some images and file may not load properly on the Preview tab is the image or file has not been published. Easy fix is to either publish those individual files or publish that page (which will publish any unpublished dependency files).

Edit Tab

The Edit tab is where you make changes to your page content. This is the primary workspace for editing text, inserting snippets, adding images, and updating links.

Most content managers will spend the majority of their time in this tab. Changes are not visible to users until the page is published.

In the Edit screen, pages are divided into different content regions. Visit the Understanding Page Layout page to learn what each region is used for.

Source Tab

The Source tab displays the HTML code behind the page content. This tab is intended for advanced users who are comfortable working directly with HTML.

Most users should avoid editing in the Source tab, as changes made here can affect page structure and accessibility.

Properties Tab

The Properties tab contains important page settings and metadata. This is where you manage information such as the page title, description, page heading, and breadcrumb.

Use the Properties tab to:

  • Update titles and descriptions for SEO
  • Review and correct metadata
  • Adjust layout and navigation settings

Any changes made in Properties should follow the SEO Guidelines.

Versions Tab

The Versions tab shows the history of published versions of a page. It allows you to review past updates and see when changes were made.

Only versions that have been published will appear. This tab is useful for tracking updates or confirming when content was last published.