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The Basics of Working with Components

If you're new to Tridion or need a refresher on some of the basics of working with components, you're in luck! In this section you can find out how to create, move, and delete components. You can also get tips on working with rich-text fields, learn how to roll back to previous versions, and also check in or check out components.

Create Components

Discover the variety of component options waiting for you in Tridion.

Editing Components

Pro tip: once you've created a page, edit components becomes a little easier. Discover how.

Publishing Components

There are different types of components. Get the basic practices for publishing and unpublishing based on component type.

Moving Components

Getting organized can be complicated - but it doesn't have to be. Learn the easiest way for moving components from one folder to another.

Delete Components

Sometimes we just need to let go of clutter. Find out how to go Marie Kondo on your website and delete components.

Check Components In or Out

Be a good parent to your components and protect them from unwanted changes by checking them in and out. 

Rolling Back to Previous Versions

Occasionally you make mistakes that you wish you could undo. Tridion, unlike life, allows you to obliterate your past mistakes! Discover how.

Using Rich-Text Fields

In Tridion, some fields let you do more than just enter text. You can bold, you can italicize, you can *gasp!* enter images and tables! Learn how here.

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