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Insert records element

Use the Insert Records content element to maintain existing content elements centrally and display them on multiple pages. This is particularly suitable for deadlines, contact boxes or information fields that are used multiple times. Changes made to the original element are automatically applied everywhere.

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Insert records

Open the page you want to edit in the TYPO3 backend. Click on Create new content at the desired location.

  1. Select the category Special elements in the left column.
  2. The content element Insert records will now appear in the right column, which you can select.
  1. General tab: Here you can specify the basic information for the element.
    1. Name (not visible on the web page): Enter a descriptive name in the field that identifies the inserted element. The name is not displayed as a header on the web page, but serves exclusively as a reference in the backend.
    2. Data records: There are two options to choose from:
      1. Option 1: Find data records
        • Enter the name of the desired content element in the field.
        • Select the appropriate match from the search results list.
      2. Option 2: Selection via file icon
        • Click on the folder icon to the right of the input field.
        • The data record selection browser opens with an overview of all available elements.
        • Select the desired data record or records by clicking on the plus icon.

Save: Scroll up and click on Save.

Important: Select the element in the default language

  • When using Insert records, always select the content element in the default language (original language). This applies even if you wish to insert the element on a translated page.

You can only change content in the source element. TYPO3 automatically applies these changes to all linked elements. This saves you time during maintenance and saves you from inconsistencies in recurring content.

Define appearance

  1. Appearance tab: Here you can specify how the content element is displayed.
  2. Alternative background: Activate the slider to give the content element a light gray background.
  3. Show links in menus: If you set up a table of contents on the page, the header of the content element will appear in it as a link.
  4. Add link to top of page: Inserts a “Back to top” link at the end of the element.

Set publication

  1. Access tab: Here you can control the visibility of the content element on the website.
  2. Visibility: Activate the slider to show or hide the content element on the website.
  3. Publication date: Specify when the content element should be published automatically. This is helpful if you want the publication to take place while you are away.
  4. Expiration date: Enter a date from which the content element will no longer be displayed.
  5. Access rights for user groups: Determine whether the content element is only visible to registered users.

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