Manage Storylines
The Manage area for Storylines allows editing metadata, managing included slides, and launching the Slide Picker.
Layout
The area is split into two panels:
| Panel | Content |
|---|---|
| Left | Storyline list with filters, search, and action buttons |
| Right | Metadata form + slide previews of the selected storyline |
Left Panel — Storyline List
Filters
The storyline list can be filtered by:
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Search | Free-text search by storyline name |
| Sources | Private / Public |
| Languages | e.g. German, English |
| Categories | Configured categories |
| Audiences | Configured target audiences |
| Status | e.g. Draft, Approved |
| Classifications | e.g. Internal, Public |
Refresh reloads the list. Reset Filter clears all filters (including sort order).
Sort Order
Below the filters, a Sort dropdown controls the order of the list:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Name (A→Z) | Alphabetical ascending (default) |
| Frequency | Most frequently used storylines first |
| Last used | Most recently used first |
| Created (new→old) | Newest storylines first |
| Category and Name | Sorted by category first, then alphabetically |
New Storyline
The + New button in the orange header bar opens an empty form to create a new storyline.
Right Panel — Detail & Preview
After selecting a storyline in the list, the right panel shows:
- Metadata form — Name, Category, Language, Audience, Status, Classification, Author, Section Name, Description
- Slide previews — Thumbnail images of all slides contained in the storyline, scrollable across multiple rows
Reordering Slides
The order of slides can be adjusted via drag & drop in the preview area.
Adding / Removing Slides
The [Editor] button opens the Slide Picker.
Slide Picker (Editor)
The Slide Picker is a full-width overlay that covers the entire taskpane. It allows adding and removing slides from the storyline.
Layout
| Panel | Content |
|---|---|
| Left panel | Slide library with filters + preview list |
| Right panel | Slides already included in this storyline |
Left Panel — Slide Library
Filters (top): Search, Sources, Languages, Categories, Audiences, Status, Classifications
The picker also has a Sort dropdown with the same options as the main Manage panel.
The orange header shows the number of matching slides and two view toggle buttons:
| Button | View |
|---|---|
| ▬ (Large) | Large thumbnails, one slide per row |
| ⊞ (Small) | Small thumbnails, two slides side by side |
The "By Category" display option works in both views: in the large view, section dividers separate groups; in the small view, compact category headers introduce each group and force a new row of thumbnails.
Add to storyline: Double-click a slide or click its ✓ badge.
✓ Badge
The green ✓ badge in the top-right corner of a thumbnail indicates that the slide is already part of the current storyline — not just that it was recently added. Clicking the badge on an already-included slide does nothing; the slide is already there.
Slides without a badge are not yet in the storyline. Double-clicking or clicking the badge area adds them (the badge then turns green).
Right Panel — In this Storyline
Shows all slides already assigned to the storyline. The orange header displays the current count.
Click ✕ next to a slide to remove it from the storyline.
Back
The ◄ Back button at the bottom right closes the Slide Picker and returns to the normal Manage view. Changes are saved automatically.
Tip
Use the small view (⊞) when browsing many slides — two slides side by side give a quick overview. Switch to the large view (▬) when you need to assess content in more detail. The sort option "Category and Name" works well together with "By Category" for a structured overview.
Publish
Use the Publish button to submit the storyline for admin approval. Required fields must be filled in — see Required Fields.