Glossary > Autotext

Autotext can be editable or non-editable.

Non-editable Autotext is text which has been included according to CSU, Faculty or School policy and must not be edited by the Author. From time to time, 'owners' of the Autotext may need to update the content - therefore a Data Refresh will draw in the latest information as approved for inclusion by the Autotext 'owner'. For example, Senate may amend Academic Regulations, support services may need to update their contact details or service information, etc.

Editable Autotext is text which has been deemed as a 'best fit' for most subjects and is therefore provided automatically to assist authoring. However it is treated by the tool as if the Author inputted the content. Thus the content can be edited by the Author to suit the individual situation as necessary, section content tags can be added, the content can be reused in other Outlines and the content will be cloned as part of the Outline cloning process.

Editable Autotext can be reverted to the default Autotext using the Autotext Refresh function. To learn more see Autotext Refresh.