Content List
The Content List is your command-center for browsing, searching, and managing all entries inside a collection.
Layout at a Glance
| Area | What it does |
|---|---|
| Toolbar (top) | Global actions: Create New, Trash / Delete / Restore |
| Search bar | Full-text search across every visible column. |
| Column headers | Click to sort ↑↓, click the filter icon to open field-specific filters. |
| Rows | Each record. Click a row to open it in the Entry Form (unless it’s in the Trash). |
| Checkboxes | Select one or many entries for bulk actions. |
| Pagination | Navigate pages & change “items per page”. |
| Settings | Show / hide columns and reset the table view. |
Table preferences (column visibility, filters, sorting, page size, search) are stored in localStorage per user + collection, so your view is preserved when you return.
Searching & Filtering
- Search bar – type to instantly find entries.
- Column filters – available on:
- Status – Draft / Published / Trashed.
- Date columns – pick a single date or a range.
- Active filters bar – shows chips for each filter; click × to remove or Clear All to reset.
Sorting & Column Management
- Click a header once to sort ascending, again for descending.
- Use the ⚙️ Settings dropdown to:
- Toggle any column on/off.
Reading Data in Cells
ElmapiCMS adapts the display based on the field type:
| Field type | Cell behaviour |
|---|---|
| Text / Long Text | Truncated after 30 characters. Hover the cell to see the full value. |
| Rich Text | Shows an icon – click to open a read-only preview modal. |
| Boolean | Displays “Yes” or “No”. |
| Date / Time | Formatted according to the field options (time picker / range). |
| Enumeration | Shows selected value(s) inline. |
| Media | Thumbnail grid (first few files). |
| Relation | Link icon – click to open a modal that lists the related entries with their own fields & status. |
| Repeatable fields | Shows first value + “(+N more)”. Hover to view all. |
Selecting Entries & Bulk Actions
Use the checkboxes to select one or many entries. Depending on their status and your permissions, the following buttons appear:
| Action | Conditions | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Create New | Always visible (hidden for singleton collections that already have an entry) | Opens the Entry Form. |
| Trash | At least one non-trashed entry selected | Moves entries to Trash (soft delete). |
| Delete | At least one non-trashed entry selected | Permanently deletes entries (cannot be undone). |
| Restore Selected | At least one trashed entry selected | Brings entries back from Trash. |
Each action opens a confirmation dialog and performs the operation via API calls, refreshing the table automatically.
Singleton Collections
If a collection is marked single record collection, when you go to the content list, you will be redirected to the entry form.