Custom user settings

Users have a number of custom fields (added by the KTOO Authors plugin) that enhance how author bios and other information are displayed on the site. Name fields In the Name section, there are two specific fields to be aware of: Nickname can be any text, not just the restrictive first name/last name pattern Display … Read more

Set up a staff contact form

Users can automatically get a contact form that goes directly to them without exposing their email address to site visitors. This feature is added with the KTOO Authors plugin and relies on both the Gravity Forms and Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugins being activated and configured. Setup 1. Create the contact form Click New Form … Read more

User list block

The User List block can automatically list registered users on the site (optionally filtered by Organization and/or Department). Add the User List block from the add block (+) icon. With the block selected, edit its settings. To only show users assigned to certain organizations or departments, select them in the appropriate dropdowns (leaving organization blank … Read more

User organization/department setup

Users must be assigned to at least one organization/department to show up in user listings. Organizations are the affiliation for a byline (e.g., “KTOO” or “Alaska’s Energy Desk”) Departments are not shown in bylines, but structures the listing of users (e.g., “News & Public Affairs” or “Arts & Culture”) Summary Use the Organizations and Departments … Read more