Managing Content Structures
Release Feature (LPD-17564) Liferay DXP 2026.Q1+
After a content structure is published, you can manage, duplicate, or control access to it from the content structures list in the CMS.
Accessing the Content Structures List
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Open the Global Menu (
) and click CMS.ImportantActivate the headless CMS using release feature flags. See Activating the Liferay CMS for more information.
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In the left menu, click Content Structures.
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The list displays all content structures available in the site.
Actions Reference
For each content structure, click Actions (
) to see the following options:
Edit (
): Open the content structure builder to change the structure’s fields, configurations, or availability settings.
View Usages (
): Discover where the content structure is used across spaces.
Export as JSON (
): Download the content structure in JSON format for backups or for moving structures between environments. This action is only available for out-of-the-box structures.
Import and Override (
): Upload a JSON file to replace the current content structure with a new version. This option is only available for out-of-the-box structures.
Permissions (
): Define which roles can view, edit, or manage the content structure.
Delete (
): Remove the content structure. This action does not delete content created with the structure, but the structure is no longer available for use. This option only applies to custom structures.
Managing Workflows in Bulk
Liferay DXP 2026.Q1+
You can assign a default workflow to multiple structures simultaneously. The selected workflow becomes the default for these structures across all spaces, including newly created ones.
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Select the target content structures.
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Click Assign Default Workflow (
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Select a workflow and click Assign Workflow.
You can override the default workflow assignment of a structure in each space. If a structure’s workflow is already set in a space when the default workflow is configured, the space-specific setting takes precedence.
