This process requires administrator access to the WCC Drupal CMS. Content authors will not have access to this module or block.
Step 1: Log in
- Navigate to www.wcc.vccs.edu/user
- Input your user name and password
Step 2: Create Message
- Once logged in, using the top administrator panel, navigate to Structure>Config Pages>Config Pages>Alert Banner>EDIT.
- Add the relevant information in the Alert Message text editor.
Please note, for 2-hour delays, it is recommended to link the Inclement Weather Delayed Schedule in the Alert Message Text. WCAG best practices require the hypertext to be inline and not pasted as a URL. The above link is an acceptable example of inline hypertext, this is not--> https://www.wcc.vccs.edu/inclement-weather-delayed-schedule
- Toggle the 'Activate Alert Banner' button to the right for ON and to the left for OFF.
- Save the page.
Step 3: Clear Cache to initiate change
- In the admin panel, navigate to Configuration>Development>Performance.
- Select 'Clear all caches' and wait a moment for the process to complete.
- Once you see the Status message: Caches cleared, click 'Save Configuration'. The process will save.
- The cache must be cleared when publishing or un-publishing the Alert Banner.
Step 4: Check your work
- Open an incognito browser window and check to make sure the status message has published and appears correct.