{"id":3305,"date":"2019-06-27T08:39:59","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T08:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/?page_id=3305"},"modified":"2025-04-24T16:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:08:29","slug":"adding-a-trigger-to-a-content-list","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/getting-started\/adding-a-trigger-to-a-content-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Add a Trigger"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;How to add a trigger to your content list&#8221; button_one_text=&#8221;Back&#8221; button_one_url=&#8221;https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/getting-started\/adding-a-list-action\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#930001&#8243; custom_button_one=&#8221;on&#8221; button_one_icon=&#8221;&#x34;||divi||400&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>A trigger is used when you want content to play outside of the looping content list. It is added below the Loop List Action.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>What is a trigger?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A Trigger is an instruction the system gives a piece of media or container, to play at a specific time(s) or specific frequency.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Trigger options\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Strict<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The content in the list will be interrupted by the content being triggered to adhere to the selected time, recurring frequency or recurring count.<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Slot in<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The content being triggered will slot in after the content that was lined up by the system has finished playing. This is done to get as close to the recurring frequency or recurring count as possible without interrupting content.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>Step-by-step guide on how to add a trigger to a content list<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Quick-Search-Content-List-Oct-2020.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Quick Search Content List Oct 2020&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a01. Search the content list that you want to add the trigger to by using the Quick Search function. The result will open in the middle panel. Double-click on the content list to open it.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Right-click-on-content-to-add-trigger-Oct-2020.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Right-click on content to add trigger Oct 2020&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a02. Right-click on the item you want to trigger. \u00a0A list will appear.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hover-over-Time-item-to-add-a-trigger-Oct-2020.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hover over Time item to add a trigger Oct 2020&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Hover over the Time item in the list, move across to the right and select Content Trigger Times. A window will appear.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-New-Trigger-Times-Oct-2020.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Add New Trigger Times Oct 2020&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. Click on the +New button in the bottom left corner of the window. 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Complete the Start Date, Start Time, End date &amp; End Time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Select-trigger-behaviour-Oct-2020.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Select trigger behaviour Oct 2020&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>6. Select the trigger behaviour that you require.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Select-recurring-count-and-frequency-Oct-2020.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Select recurring count and frequency Oct 2020&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>7. Complete the Recurring Count or Recurring Frequency.<\/p>\n<p>Recurring Count: the number of times you want the content to play within the date &amp; time parameters.<\/p>\n<p>Recurring Frequenecy: how often you want the content to play within the date &amp; time parameters. 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Once you have completed the fields, click on the Done button to save.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Add-List-Action-to-triggered-content-Oct-2020-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Add List Action to triggered content Oct 2020&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>9. Remember to add a List Action to your container or piece of media. Right-click on your container or piece of media. 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Hover over list actions. Another list will appear. Move to the right &amp; select the list action you want to use. The icon in the content list will update as per your selection.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>Relevant List Actions when triggering content<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h5><strong>Marker &amp; Jump To<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span>The Marker and Jump To List Actions are always used in conjunction. The marker tells the system where to Jump to. When triggering content, the content being triggered will play as scheduled and the system will jump to the marker in the content list as specified by the user. The content in the content list will then play as scheduled until the trigger kicks in again.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h5><strong>Synchronize Back<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span>The Synchronize Back List Action is used when triggering content. It will instruct the content list to return to where it left off after playing the triggered content. 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It is added below the Loop List Action.What is a trigger? A Trigger is an instruction the system gives a piece of media or container, to play at a specific time(s) or specific frequency. Trigger options\u00a0 Strict The content [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":148,"featured_media":0,"parent":3596,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"normal\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">A trigger is used when you want content to play outside of the looping content list. It is added below the Loop List Action.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>What is a Trigger?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">A Trigger is an instruction the system gives a piece of media or container, to play at a specific time(s) or specific frequency.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Trigger Options explained<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Strict&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">The content in the list will be interrupted by the content being triggered to adhere to time or the recurring frequency selected.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Slot in&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">The content being triggered will slot in after the content that was lined up by the system has finished playing. This is done to get as close to the recurring frequency as possible without interrupting content.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>How to add a Trigger to a Content List <\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3764,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Search-Content-List-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3764\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">1. Search the content list that you want to add the trigger to by using the Quick Search function. Double-click on the content list to open it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":38} -->\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3767,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Right-click-on-content-to-trigger-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3767\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">2. Right-click on the item you want to trigger. &nbsp;A list will appear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":47} -->\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3769,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Select-Content-Trigger-Times-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3769\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">3. Hover over the <em>Time<\/em> item in the list, move across to the right and select <em>Content Trigger Times<\/em>. A window will appear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":38} -->\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3772,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Add-new-Trigger-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3772\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">4. Click on the <em>+New<\/em> button in the bottom left corner of the window. A grey bar will appear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":46} -->\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3774,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Time-Triggers-Start-and-End-date-and-Time-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3774\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">5. Complete the Start Date, Start Time, End date &amp; End Time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":38} -->\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3776,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Select-Trigger-Behaviour-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3776\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">6. Select the &nbsp;trigger behaviour that you require.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":42} -->\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3778,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Select-Recurring-Count-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3778\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">7. &nbsp;Complete the Recurring Count or Recurring Frequency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":37} -->\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3780,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Trigger-click-on-Done-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3780\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">8. Once you have completed the fields, click on the <em>Done<\/em> button to save.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":32} -->\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3788,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Add-List-action-to-Trigger-Ilse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3788\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">9. Remember to add a List Action to your container or piece of media. Right-click on your container or piece of media. A list will appear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":36} -->\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":3791,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.datapost.co.za\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Trigger-select-List-Action-Ilse-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3791\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\",\"customFontSize\":14} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">10. Hover over list actions. Another list will appear. Move to the right &amp; select the list action you want to use. 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