LibGuides Author Manual

How to Reuse Content: Copying vs Linking

Copy a box when...

• You want to use another box but you want to be able to make edits.

Link to a box when...

• You want want to use another box but you want any changes made to the original automatically reflected in the copy.

When reusing the content featured in this guide, it is strongly recommended that you link to these boxes rather than make copies so your content will be automatically updated when changes are made.

Reusing Boxes

1. When adding a new box, select Reuse Existing Box
2. Select the guide containing the box you want to reuse
3. Select the box you want to reuse
4. Give the box a name and assign it a position
5. If you wish to edit the box, select Copy.
   If you want the box to be automatically synced with the original, do not select this option.
6. Click Save