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Create a Default Item

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Items that are used frequently in Agendas can be set up in advance. This makes them easier to add to an agenda.

Who can use this feature?

System Administrator | Owner

Instructions

  1. Sign in to your site

  2. Navigate to Modules, select Content, and then click Agenda Center:

    A menu showing various modules with 'Agenda Center' highlighted for easy access.

  3. Select the category you would like to add the default item to:

    An Agenda Center displaying various boards with agenda counts and submission statuses.

  4. Click the Add Default Item button:

    City Council Agenda Center interface with options to add default items and agendas. The Add Default Items button is highlighted.

  5. Fill in the information fields:

    A user interface of the Agenda Center with options for name, time, and description.

    • Name (required): Name of the item

    • Start Time: Enter a desired start time for the item

    • Description: Enter a brief description of the item

    • Attach Files: Click the Upload File(s) button to upload files from your computer

      • Drag-and-drop files to the Upload box:

        The Upload Files section has instructions to drop or click to upload files.

      • Click the Continue button:A file upload interface showing a file and a highlighted continue button.

      • Select the Convert All to PDF box to transform all your files to PDF files:

        The Upload Files section with the option to convert documents to PDF format is highlighted.

        Note:

        The following file types can be converted to PDF: DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, and TXT.

  6. Navigate to the save options, and select Save Changes or Save and Approve:

    Agenda Center interface showing highlighted Save options.

    • Save Changes: Save the default item as a draft

    • Save and Approve: Save and approve the default item, making it available for use in Agenda Center

  7. The Default Agenda Item will now be available to add to any agenda without having to re-enter the item each time you create an agenda.