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Category A to Z View

Category A to Z View

The Category A to Z element adds an A to Z function to the page. Selecting a letter will expose a corresponding list of categories. Where a page is associated with a category with be referenced with a link to view the page.

Category A to Z View

1. Drag and drop the Category A to Z View element onto the page or template:

Category A to Z View element icon

2. Configure the element. The following view will be presented:

Categroy A to Z view element configuration

3. Edit/configure:

Root Category

Click Change to select an appropriate root category. Note that this does not need to be the root of the category structure. This category will not be referenced by the element, nor will the categories directly below this. The element will list categories two levels below the root and downwards.

Respond to Querystring

Check if required. Note that this option is required to allow a - z filtering.

A to Z Navigation Querystring Key

By default the querystring allows a letter to be select from an a -z list.

Introduction Text

Enter appropriate to be exposed on first render. Selecting a category will remove this text.

Display preference for categories with no children and/or associated pages

Select to display, hide or disable categories with on associated pages.

Show Pages Hidden In Navigation

Check if required.

Enable Page Links

If required, check to expose links to pages associated with the selected category.

External Link Category

If required, external pages may be referenced in the category navigator. Redirect pages should be set up to allow external pages to accessed. These pages may then be added to a nominated external category to allow them to be listed via the element.

Open External Links in New Window

Check if required.

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