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The Brightspot user interface

Brightspot features an intuitive user interface to make working in the content management system easy and efficient.

When you first log into Brightspot, you are taken to your dashboard. Below is an example of what your dashboard might look like. Keep in mind, dashboards are completely customizable, and yours may look different.

User Interface Map

Left navigation​

Starting on the left is the left navigation. This menu allows you to navigate to the many different administrative areas of Brightspot. It also includes the following:

  • Ask AI, which allows you to leverage AI to gain insights about your content.
  • Guide, where you can see descriptions of the fields you are viewing
  • Notifications, where you can view your mentions across Brightspot.
  • Your profile, where you can personalize Brightspot.

Current site and site switcher​

The search field allows you to enter text to find assets within Brightspot. There are several filters and options available to you as you search. See Brightspot search for more information.

Clicking opens the front end of the site you are in.

Language​

The language in which you are viewing Brightspot.

An optional display of the type of environment you are using (for example, Production or QA).

A site-wide search where you can enter text and find assets within Brightspot There are several filters and options available to you as you search. See CMS Search for more information.

Add (+) icon​

The add icon provides an easy way to create assets within Brightspot. See Creating content for more information on using this icon.

Dashboard tab​

Dashboard tabs allow you to access different facets of your dashboard. These tabs will vary based on your dashboard.

Quick Start widget​

The Quick Start widget is a series of buttons that allow you to quickly create assets or access the items you use most within Brightspot.

Dashboard widgets​

Dashboard widgets vary by dashboard. Some widgets provide information on assets that have recently been created or updated, while other widgets can provide analytics information.