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Step 4: Edit Content - LocalGov Drupal Walkthrough

Make changes to an existing service page using the WYSIWYG editor

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Step 4 of 12 • 4 minutes

Step 4 4 minutes

Edit Content

Learn how to find and edit content using Drupal's WYSIWYG editor.

Expected outcome

  • You can find and open content for editing
  • You've made a simple text change
  • You've previewed and saved your changes

Finding content to edit

There are two ways to edit content in LocalGov Drupal:

Method 1: From the page itself

  1. Navigate to any page on the site
  2. Click the "Edit" tab in the admin toolbar
  3. The page opens in editing mode

Best for: Quick edits when you're browsing the site

Method 2: From the Content admin

  1. Click "Content" in the admin toolbar
  2. Find the page you want to edit
  3. Click "Edit" in the Operations column

Best for: Managing multiple pages, bulk operations

Try editing a service page

Let's edit the "Waste & Recycling" service page:

  1. Navigate to the page

    Click "Waste & Recycling" in the main navigation

  2. Click "Edit" in the admin toolbar

    You'll see the editing form with all the page fields

  3. Find the body text field

    Scroll down to the main content area with the WYSIWYG editor

  4. Make a simple change

    Add a sentence at the end of the first paragraph, for example:
    "We're committed to making recycling easy for all residents."

  5. Preview your changes

    Click the "Preview" button at the bottom of the form

  6. Save the page

    Click "Save" to publish your changes

The WYSIWYG editor

LocalGov Drupal uses CKEditor, a familiar word processor-style editor:

  • Bold, italic, underline - Format text like a word processor
  • Headings - Use the Format dropdown to apply H2, H3, etc.
  • Lists - Create bulleted or numbered lists
  • Links - Highlight text and click the link button
  • Images - Upload or embed images in content
  • Tables - Insert tables for structured data

Accessibility tip: Always use proper headings (H2, H3, H4) instead of just making text bold. This helps screen readers navigate your content.

Drupal content editing interface showing the WYSIWYG editor with formatting toolbar
The WYSIWYG content editor with familiar formatting tools

Revision history

Every edit creates a revision, so you can always go back:

  • Click the "Revisions" tab when viewing a page
  • See all previous versions with timestamps
  • Compare changes between versions
  • Revert to a previous version if needed

Try this: After saving your edit, click "Revisions" to see your change in the revision history.

Want to try AI-powered editing? The next step covers AI features that can generate content and simplify text to plain English.

Need help?

If you're stuck, check the troubleshooting section or contact us.