How to Enter Article Content

Adding Articles

Adding a Standard Article 

1. Navigate to the Issues tab under the editorial section in ARC.
2. You will see the content list on the left-hand side and the number of available pages (circled in black at the top of the timeline). Click the green “Add” button; the Add Article pop-up will appear.
3. Select Use Recipe. 
   1. Enter the title or a placeholder title for the article.
   2. Choose a layout recipe from the Recipe dropdown.
      1. Use the Layout Guide to preview layout details, including photo requirements and word count limitations.
   3. Next, select the “Web Category” for the article. You can select more than one.
   4. Select the number of pages needed. 
   5. After completing all fields, click Add. The article will now be visible in the content list.

Adding a Custom Article

1. Navigate to the Issues tab under the editorial section in ARC.
2. You will see the content list on the left-hand side and the number of available pages (circled in black at the top of the timeline). Click the green “Add” button; the Add Article pop-up will appear.
3. Select Custom Content. 
   1. Enter the title or a placeholder title for the article.
   2. Select a Department Header from the Department dropdown.
   3. Next, select the “Web Category” for the article. You can select more than one.
   4. Select the number of pages needed. 
      1. Be aware of page limitations based on your magazine's page count. The Pages dropdown should show how many custom content pages you have available. Reference the Managing Custom Content for more details. 
   5. The word count requirements can only be altered within the listed range. 
   6. The photo resolution can be set between Small and Large. This will affect the image warnings ARC displays when uploading photos. 
   7. After completing all fields, click Add. The article will now be visible in the content list.

Entering Content

Completing the Assignment Screen

1. Once the article has been added, locate your article in the content list and click on it to open.
2. Complete in the assignment tab:
   1. Title: Update the title of the article if you used a placeholder. 
   2. Select “YES” if the article will be associated with a business.
      1. If “YES,” add the business name under the Company line.
      2. Review the business information to ensure the correct advertiser was selected. 
   3. To assign to a writer to complete the article, select the name of the contributing writer from the dropdown menu. If there is no need for an assigned writer, leave the Writers dropdown as “Provided.”
   4. To assign to a photographer for the article, select the name of the contributing photographer from the dropdown menu. If there is no need for an assigned photographer, leave the Photographers dropdown as “Provided.”
   5. If assigning to either writer or photographer, we recommend changing the due date of the assignment to an earlier date than your editorial deadline date.
   6. Additional Directions:
      1. Note any additional comments for the assigned writer or photographer. This section is not for the internal production team. Any notes for the production team must be put in the content tab. 
   7. If you are entering content for a custom article, you can select inspiration by using the “Add Inspiration” button and browsing through inspiration layouts. 
      1. Select a specific type of article from the dropdown menu. You will see previews of article layouts and can click on them to see them enlarged. 
      2. Click the Add button when you have settled on one that works with your content. 
      3. You can leave additional notes directly under the selected inspiration. 
3. Click “Send” to assign the article and gain access to the content and web tabs.

Entering Article Content

1. Once the assignment screen has been completed, navigate to the article's content tab.
2. Enter the article title, subtitle, and byline (writer and photographer) content.
   1. Pay attention to the varying word count limits for each section. 
3. Add the article text into the Article section. 
   1. If pasting from Microsoft Word or Google Docs, remember to unbold the text (ARC defaults to bold).
4. Verify the word count at the bottom. If the text exceeds or doesn’t meet the layout’s word count, this section will be highlighted in red and must be adjusted before your editorial deadline.
5. Tip: Download the layout guide to reference layouts, word counts, and photo orientations while entering articles.
6. Click Save. ARC does not autosave. 

Uploading Photos

1. In the Content tab, click the “Choose Files” button to upload images.
   1. IMPORTANT: Only upload a few photos at a time (no more than six) to avoid file corruption due to ARC’s size limitations.
2. Enter any captions in the labeled captions section under each photo. Remember, captions are for publication, not designer notes.
   1. If you’re using provided images instead of original photos, ensure you check resolution requirements in advance. ARC will alert you if an image is low-resolution.
3. Enter any notes for the designer in the Notes section under each photo. Remember, notes do not get pulled into the magazine layout, and no caption content should be included as a note. 
4. Click Save. ARC does not autosave. 

Enter Production Notes (optional)

1. Enter any needed production notes in the Production Notes section at the bottom of the Content tab. 
2. If using custom content for the article, you can note in the production notes box what font style you would like the designer to use. 
3. Font styles: Alternate Gothic, IvyPresto, Proxima Nova, Acumin Pro, Gimlet Display, Rhythm Two, Smoosh 1
4. For more guidelines on what should be included in the production notes, reference Best Practices for Using Production Notes in Editorial. 

Finalizing and Saving Content

1. Click save once all your content is entered. Remember, ARC does not autosave. You can return to make changes up until the editorial deadline as needed.