1. To add a folder, navigate to where you want to add the folder.  This could be your my folder or a folder in a group that you are associated with.

2. Click the add item dropdown menu and select folder.  The Edit Folder screen appears.

3. Click in the Title field and give the folder a short title.  The Title is used to identify your folder to portal visitors, and in searches. This is required.

4. Click on the Description field and type a description.  A description is a one-paragraph text abstract. It accurately and concisely describes your folder though inclusion of key words.  Accurate keywords in the description ensure that the content will be found during a search.  This is required.

5. Click the Save button.  Your folder will be saved.  If you do not click Save, your folder will not be created and saved for future use.

6. Your folder is created in a private state that only you the owner, and those users and groups that your share with, can view. Using the state dropdown menu, you may choose to:

a. Change the state of your folder to public draft, and:

b. Either submit your folder for review and publication by portal editorial staff, or;

c. If you have permission to do so, publish your folder yourself.

d. For more information on setting state, see Content has a State.

7. You may now, or later, want to edit your folder, revise it's properties, delete it, or share it with other users and groups.