Editing Help:Strapi/Author

Welcome to the introductory tutorial for Strapi as an '''author'''. 

In this article, we are going to glance over the Strapi interface, what you can do and how to efficiently use this service. You can get an introduction about Strapi on the [[Help:Strapi]] page.

=Strapi interface=
Strapi follows a modern approach to its user interfaces and user experience. In a philisophy to be ergonomic and fast, you can swiftly navigate between pages using the naviguation bar on the left of the page, present at all time.
[[File:Strapi-dashboard-home.png|thumb|alt=An image of the default strapi dashboard homepage when connecting to your account|Strapi homepage dashboard]]

The tabs you are going to primarly use as an author are the '''Content Manager''' tab and '''the settings''' page. Settings for your account has been set, but you can change it to face with your preferences.

The Content Manager page is where you are going to have access to different forms, and fill, edit, or delete any entry you have made previously. 
In this view, a ssecond naviguation bar will appear on the left of your screen. This new bar let's you see a list of forms you have access to; where you can add new entry, or edit / delete previous edits.

When selecting a form from the list, you will get access to a list, on the left, of all entry you have made. You can edit, delete or duplicate them. You can create a new entry by clicking the blue button on the top right corner of the screen "'''Create new entry'''".
[[File:Strapi - Content Management with data.png|thumb|alt=Content Management tab with already existing data for the selected form.|Content Management tab with already existing data for the selected form.]]

=Creating a new form=
By clicking on the "'''Create new entry'''" as described above, you will land on the page for the form. Don't worry if your view is different than the screenshot on this page as each form is different, and thus will look different.
[[File:Strapi - New empty Form.png|thumb|alt=An image of Strapi's interface showing the view when creating a new entry for a form.|An empty form ready to be filled.]]

You can click on the button "No entry yet, Click on the button below to add one." (you just have to click on the blue zone or the plus icon). You will have access to the different indicators we are retrieving where you can enter the corresponding value for that indicator. When you are finished filling up the form, you can save and send it by clicking the blue "'''Save'''" button on the top right corner of your screen.