Stories are the core content of TFOL.
This is where you create the content that appears in your menus and grids.

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Accessing Stories

You can add, edit, or delete stories from multiple locations:

From the Admin Menu

• Select Add Story to create a new story
• Select View Stories to see a list of existing stories
  • From this list, you can:
    • Edit a story
    • Delete a story

From the Member Grid

• Open a member profile
• Add or edit a story directly
• Edit stories directly from the grid view

👉 This allows you to manage content wherever you are working.

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Creating or Editing a Story

When you open the Add/Edit Story page, you are defining both the content and visibility of your story.

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Story Fields

Image

Click Choose (or Browse) to select an image from your device.

• Navigate to the image and select it
• The filename will appear in the field
• The image will not display until the story is saved

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Image Size

Controls how the image is displayed:

• 1 = Large
• 2 = Medium (Recommended)
• 3 = Blog

👉 Medium provides the best balance, especially on smartphones.

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Allow Comments

Controls whether users can comment on the story:

• 1 = Enabled
• 0 = Disabled
• Registered guests can leave comments
• Unregistered guests cannot comment

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Title ⚠️ (Important)

The main title of your story.

• Must be unique across the entire site
• Avoid common titles like “My Story”

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Summary

A short description or sub-text.

• Appears on the grid tile
• Helps users quickly understand the story
• Does not need to be unique

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Menu ⚠️ (Important)

Determines where your story will appear.

• Defaults to your first menu
• Be sure to select the correct menu

👉 Don’t worry—this can always be changed later.

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Keyword

Used for the internal search feature (magnifying glass icon).

• Helps users find your story more easily
• Use relevant words or phrases

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Public

Controls whether your story is visible to others.

• Unchecked (default) → Private story
  • Only visible on your member grid
• Checked → Public story
  • Visible to others in menus and grids

👉 You must actively check this box to make a story public.

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(System Fields)

The following fields are automatically set and do not need to be changed:

• Author
• Family ID

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Saving Your Story

Click Save to apply your changes.

Your story will:

• Appear in the selected menu
• Follow the menu’s display behavior
• Be visible based on your Public setting

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Best Practices

• Use a clear, unique title
• Always verify the Menu selection
• Add a summary for better grid display
• Use keywords to improve searchability
• Use medium image size for best mobile viewing
• Double-check the Public setting before saving

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Final Thought

Menus organize your content—but stories are what users actually experience.

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