Improving the Look & Feel of Articles/Events

These tips will make it easier for you to produce high quality and engaging articles and events.

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Pasting From Word & Removing Format

 

Use the keyboard shortcut Crtl+Shift +V to paste as plain text.

On your editing toolbar, use the Remove Format button to highlight your text and remove any existing formats.The editing toolbar with the remove format button highlighted

Helpful Hint: Resolve inconsistent formats on your website using these shortcuts.



Adding Margins (Padding)


Improve the appearance of your articles in under 30 seconds by adding padding, or a margin, around the content. Copy and paste the snippet below at the top of your article's Source code.

<div class="row padh"><br />


Horizontal Rule


Use the Insert Horizontal Line button on your editing toolbar to help break up content and improve organization.



Including or Excluding Events in the Master Calendar

HAA Program and Events Calendar 

Event Articles have a calendar setting to include or exclude from the Master Calendar, the Harvard Alumni Association Program & Events Calendar.

  • Default setting is to include in all calendars

  • You should exclude your event from the Master Calendar if:

    • Your Club/SIG is not the primary host of the event (e.g. co-host, co-sponsor, etc.)

    • The event is private and should not be shared with a wider audience

    • The event is sold out and should no longer be marketed


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