Adding Collection Items

Learn to add additional items to collection-based sections

Certain section types, such as News and Products sections, have the ability to add multiple items to a collection of a given resource. This guide details how to manage items in collection-based sections.

1. Log into your B12 Editor

2. On the lefthand editing pane, select Website > Pages 
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3. From the left-hand editing pane, select the page where your collection exists

4. Click into the section with your collection items, your editor should look similar to the below example:

5. Inside the box labeled [collection item category], select the Add new item button at the bottom (the text will change based on your section type - it may say "Add new product," "Add new resource," etc.)
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6. From there, you will be given two options: generate content using AI Assist or add your own content

To generate content using AI Assist:

• After selecting Add item you will be directed to an AI Assist form
• The form details will vary between kinds of collection items. In the example below, you'll see the form for generating a service item:
• Once you've entered the details into the content form, select Generate [collection item] 
• From there, you can edit the details of your new team member, service, or other collection item

To add content manually:

• After selecting Add item you'll automatically be shown an AI Assist prompt form
• When prompted, you can bypass the generate step by selecting Add and edit content manually in the upper right-hand corner of the editing pane

• You'll then be shown a new pane (pictured above). Fill in any information necessary for your item. If you need help adding a link, you may want to take a look at our Editing Links and Buttons article.
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7. Once you've added any necessary info to the item, click Add Item and the item will appear in your editor preview.

8. If you need to delete an item, click the "X" button next to its name

9. If you're happy with the items in your collection and want to push them to your live site, click the Publish button in the top-right