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Search Bar Widget

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  2. Use Case Information
  3. Add Widget to Layouts
  4. Where to Find the Widget

 

The Search Bar Widget displays a search bar for searching the catalog.

Use Case Information

This widget can be helpful if you are not using Thought Industries built in catalog widget on the learner dashboard. Once the learner types in their query and clicks Search, the learner will be directed to your default catalog page where results will display.

Widgets_SearchBar_LearnerView.png

Add Search Bar Widget to Layouts

To incorporate the Search Bar Widget onto a standard layout or a custom page:

  1. From your homepage, select Design > Layouts.
  2. Choose from the provided default page layouts.
  3. Select Actions and then Edit from the dropdown.

    Note

    If you want to add the Search Bar widget to a custom page, click Actions and then Design from the dropdown.

  4. From the left sidebar menu of available widgets, select Search Bar Widget.
  5. Add a CSS Class to personalize your Search Bar widget.
  6. Click Save.

Widgets_SearchBar_AdminView.png

Note

This widget cannot function properly on the built in Catalog page as it is meant to lead users to the Catalog page itself. The action of searching in the Search Bar widget will lead the learner to the default Catalog page (/catalog) from any built in or custom page where you include the Search Bar widget.

Your newly designed widget will be easily located at the bottom of your page layout.

Other Editing Options

  • After saving, edit the settings for the widget by clicking the Pencil Icon at the top left of the widget.
  • To reposition the widget on the page, simply click the Carrots on the left side of the widget.
  • To delete the widget off the page completely, click the Trash Can Icon on the right side of the widget.
  • To preview how the widget appears for your learners, click View Preview Mode at the top right of the page. Click Back to Editor Mode to continue editing the page layout.

Tip

After making updates to your page design, we always recommend viewing the final product from a learner's perspective to get the full effect.

Where to Find the Search Bar Widget

The following is a list of default Thought Industries page layouts where you could incorporate the Search Bar Widget:

  • Homepage
  • Video
  • Transcript
  • Article
  • Support
  • Registration
  • Redemption
  • Learning Path
  • Dashboard
  • Catalog
  • Custom Pages

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