Oxweb 2026 resources
In 2025/26 Oxweb will be migrating to a new build based on a more up-to-date platform, with a new design and improved content approach. The following guidance relates to the new version of Oxweb.
User access and training
The PAD web team will provide required training and manage adding users to the backend.
All new users must complete the mandatory Oxweb training and be approved by the section Owner before being granted access. Please see Oxweb user approval process.docx for a list of mandatory training.
NB this training requirement may evolve after site launch; our initial training is aimed at getting people up and running in a timely manner.
Oxweb access is determined by a persona or role which gives a level of access to the CMS and functionality. They are also locked down to a specific section. Please see Personas (Roles) and CMS access.docx for further information.
Please use this form to request training or access to Oxweb: https://forms.office.com/e/ZRQj5mEZBX?origin=lprLink
Training material
Procedures
How to request a new page - New content can only be created by a Site Administrator. Please see this guide on how to request a new page: How to request a new page.docx
Content checklist - A checklist to help Oxweb editors ensure that their content includes all relevant information and styling: Content checklist.docx
How to guides
Please note that these guides are to supplement the training that the Digi Comms team gives.
Glossary of terms – The new version of Oxweb uses different terms than the current version. This is an explanation of those terms: Glossary of terms.docx
Content types – There are several different content types or templates used in Oxweb, each has a specific design or function. An explanation of the different content types can be found here: Content types.docx
Slices - A slice is a reusable content block with a specific design and functionality. These are used to create content on a page. For more information on how to use slices see: Slices.docx
How to login to edit a page – A guide on how to log in to the CMS to edit a page: How to login to edit a page.docx
How to edit a Content page – A Content page is what the majority of pages on Oxweb will be create with. This content type is the most adaptable of the pages. This guide explains how to create content on this content type: How to edit a Content page.docx
Adding a table – This guide takes you through the steps of adding a table to a page: Adding a table.docx
How to use snippets - Snippets are small pieces of content that can appear on more than one page and when a snippet is updated it will change on all instances. This guide shows you how to create and edit snippets: How to use snippets.docx
Adding photographs, video, documents and embeds – This guide take you through how to add different types of media to the media library: Adding photographs, video, documents and embeds.docx
Adding Metadata – Each content type has a set of fields that enable you to add different types of information. This guide explains how to add metadata: Adding Metadata.docx
Example web page layouts
Below are a set of web page layouts that show how the same content on the current Oxweb can be reproduced on the new Oxweb.
Third-party solutions
Below are guides to external solutions that we use on Oxweb.
Guidelines
Creating accessible documents – All documents used on Oxweb must be fully accessible. This guide is an explanation of what needs to be done: Creating accessible documents.docx
Photography guideline – This guide covers what type of images to select and best practice: Photography guidelines.docx
University of Oxford style guide – This guide offers guidance which enables the University’s formal documentation and web content to be presented consistently across all communications: University of Oxford style guide 2025.docx
Bugs and fixes
If you notice any issues or bugs while using the new version of Oxweb please use this form to report them: https://forms.office.com/e/29agNKpfeK?origin=lprLink
