All nodes have the following basic fields and options in common:

• Title: The title of the node
• Body: The main text of the node
• Log message: An internal diary of actions performed to this node
• Input format: Determines how the main text should be formatted
• Authoring information: Who created this node, when and when it was last updated
• Publishing options: Controls if this node should be available on the website
• Menu settings: Determines if the node is accessible directly from the menu
• File attachments: Allows one or more files to be attached
• URL path settings: Allows the Drupal assigned URL path to this node to be replaced
• Preview button: Display the changes without saving the node
• Submit button: Save changes and display the node

There are a lot of options available, however the two most important and required options are:

• Title
• Body

These two fields must be completed before the node can be published to the website.

Exercise:

Create and submit a new Story:

1. Login to the website
2. Create a new Story
3. Complete the Title and Body fields
4. Click on the Submit button
5. The new Story should now be displayed