How do I create and manage posts as a member?

• Create a post

• Edit a post

• Delete a post

Create a post

To get started with post creation, head to the post space from the sidebar and click New post.

💡 Tip: If you want to create a post using a Circle mobile app, tap ➕ icon on the control bar. In the post editor, you can add a post title, select a post location, format text using basic formatting options, and add images, videos, or files from the device. Please note that you can only edit post through a browser.

Step 1: Get to know the post editor

The post editor has everything you need to craft content. Let’s familiarize yourself with its features to make the most of your creative process.

In the post editor header, you'll find several useful options:

• Add a cover image.

• Expand the editor in full screen for an immersive writing experience.

• Close the editor to cancel post creation.

 

 

 

In the post editor footer, you'll find additional options to fine-tune your post:

• Select or change the location for this post. If you are changing the post location, you will only see spaces in the list that you are a member of.

• Access options to attach media, files, emojis, and commands to format your content effectively.

• Publish your post.

 

 

 

Step 2: Add a title

Every great post starts with a compelling title. Click the Title field to craft a title for your post.

Step 3: Compose your content

To start writing in the post, click anywhere in the body of the post editor. To access the basic text formatting options, type the forward-slash (/) command and select an option from the list.

• Paragraph

• H2 and H3 headings

• Numbered and bulleted lists

• Blockquote

• Divider

• Code

• Emoji

• Mention

 

ℹ️ Note: If your space is private or secret in the community, you can only mention members that are part of the space.

 

 

 

ℹ️ When pasting a link directly in the post editor, you can press Enter to embed directly within the post. However, if you want to insert it as a clickable hyperlink, please press the Spacebar first after pasting the link.

To edit written text in the editor, you can also highlight the text by selecting it. A formatting bar will appear with options such as:

• Bold

• Italic

• H2 and H3 headings

• Strikethrough

• Underline

• Hyperlink

 

 

 

Step 4: Add media, embeds, and attachments

To insert media within your text, place your cursor where you want to add them and click the respective icon from the editor footer or type the forward-slash (/) command.

You can also click the ➕ icon in the footer to initiate the commands list. In terms of the rich media content, you can add:

• Images and GIFs (powered by Giphy)

  • When including images in your post, you have three options: Upload from your device, choose an image from the Unsplash library, or embed a link.

  • Supported file formats for image uploads are JPG, PNG, and GIF.

  • You also have the flexibility to adjust image alignment. To do this, hover over the uploaded image/GIF and select the alignment icon - choose between Left or Center alignment to suit your preference.

• Embed

  • When embedding content in post-type spaces, we support multiple embed providers. For a detailed list of embed providers supported in the community, please refer to What embed providers are supported in the community?

• Video

  • When uploading videos from a desktop, ensure they are in the MP4 format. If you're using the Circle mobile app, you can also upload videos in MOV format, which will automatically convert to MP4.

• Audio

  • You can upload audio files in MP3, WAV, and OGG format.

• File and PDF

  • You have the flexibility to share various types of files or PDF documents as attachments within your text. When a PDF is uploaded to a post, members can view it directly within the post.

 

ℹ️ Note: Please note that currently, only admins have the ability to download any uploaded video or audio files from the post.

Step 5: Publish post

It’s time to unveil your post in the space! Choose the space you wish to Publish In  and  click Publish to make your post live in the space right away.

 

 

 

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Edit a post

After the post is published, If you want to make updates or improvements to your post, you have the flexibility to edit the post content.

To edit a post, click the More actions (three dots) icon next to the post title and select Edit post.

You'll find yourself in the familiar post editor where you initially created your post. Here, make changes, format your text, insert new content, or correct any errors. You can use the forward-slash (/) command for basic text formatting or highlight text to access the formatting bar.

 

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Delete a post

If you ever need to remove a post permanently from the community. It’s important to note that once the post is deleted, you cannot retrieve or view it in your community.

To delete a post using a browser on a desktop or mobile:

1. Locate the post within the space.

2. Click the More actions (three dots) icon next to the post title, and select Delete post.

3. Click Confirm to delete the post.

To delete a post using the Circle mobile app:

1. Head to space and tap the post title.

2. Tap the More actions (three dots) icon next to the post title, and select Delete post.