Importing content into the shared content library
In addition to importing text or pictures into text or picture boxes, you can use two methods to import content directly into the Shared Content palette.
To import content using the Collaboration Setup dialog box:
- With a project active, choose File > Collaboration Setup. Shared content displays in the Content tab of the Collaboration Setup dialog box and in the Shared Content palette.
Content tab of the Collaboration Setup dialog box
- Click Import Text to display the Import Text dialog box. Select a text file and click Open. Use the controls in the Shared Item Properties dialog box to specify how content and attributes are shared.
- Click Import Picture to display the Import Picture dialog box. Select a picture file and click Open. Use the controls in the Shared Item Properties dialog box to specify how content and attributes are shared.
You can also import content using the Shared Content palette’s Import button 
. However, this button is available only when you select a text content icon 
or picture content icon 
in the Shared Content palette. Note that text imported this way becomes embedded in the project file; no link to the source text file is maintained. Pictures imported this way, however, can be viewed and updated in the Pictures pane of the Usage dialog box.
Parent topic: Working with shared content