There is more than one way to create a new Article:
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from the top entry on the left hand list of the Control Panel
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from the menu entry Content > Articles > Add New Article
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as a copy of an existing Article by using option Save as Copy
Whichever way you choose, the screen looks like this:

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You must enter the Title of the Article
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you can leave blank the Alias, and it will be filled in for you
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you enter the text of the article here
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you can use this toolbar to format the text, or to insert objects
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when composing the Article is complete, set this to Published
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you must choose a Category from the drop down list. In some cases this will result in it instantly becoming available to public view as soon as it is saved.
You can use the Save button to keep your work safe as you go along, or use Save & Close when you are finished.
