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Procedure

  1. In the portal, choose Start of the navigation path Area Management Next navigation step Content Editor End of the navigation path.
  2. From the navigation panel, choose Start of the navigation path New Next navigation step Area End of the navigation path.
  3. Enter a name and, optionally, a description.and choose OK .
  4. To enable version management for the page, select the Keep version history for pages in this area and contained areas checkbox.

    For more information about version management, see Managing Version History .

  5. Connect the area to a role.

    In the General Properties editor, in the Connection to Role section, click the Send Connection Request link.

  6. An e-mail opens containing the details of the area. Send the e-mail to the role owner.

    The role owner connects the area to the relevant role. For more information about this content administrator task, see Connecting Pages or Areas to Roles .

    Note

    If you delete an area that has been connected to a role, an e-mail opens automatically containing the details of the role. Send the e-mail to the role owner so that the connection can be removed from the role.

  7. Optional: Create a Shared Content folder. This option is only available if the area that you are creating is contained within another area. This folder is located in the Content Library and is used for storing content that can be reused within the area. A Shared Content folder is created automatically when you create a top-level area.