How do I edit the Staff Directory?

Most school websites have a Staff Directory where the names of school staff are published, along  with their contact information. The directories are displayed on the school’s web page by uploading spreadsheet data to TablePress. Typically there will need to be a major refresh of the staff directory with each new school year. Some schools use only one table to list their staff, whereas others use three or four to separate Administrators, Teachers, Support Staff, Counsellors, etc. There are two ways to modify these lists.

Method 1:

If there are many changes to be made, the most efficient way to update these lists is to change the staff list using Excel.

Step 1: Export the existing list from WordPress (or open the existing Excel spreadsheet that contains the staff lists.)  

Step 2: Make the changes in Excel and then save the modified table(s), ensuring that they are still in CSV format (not .xlsx, etc.)

Step 3: Import the new staff list back into TablePress.

Method 2:

If you are just changing a few names you can edit the table within WordPress. Make sure you are logged in, and then navigate to the Staff Directory page. You will see an Edit link beneath each table. This will take you to the table itself, where you can make the changes. This is most useful for adding/removing staff mid-year, or changing shorter tables—for example, one listing administration staff. Longer lists are much easier to view and change using Excel.

A printable version of these instructions are here: Updating the Staff Directory in WordPress