Hands-On: Creating Blogger Alphabetical List

Using the Blogger Site and setting it up was fairly simple. However, to change the design and formatting can be more challenging. One layout design I do not think is the greatest is the archives section. It is more difficult to find previous blog posts as more and more are posted each week. The archives section is set up by month or weekly. However, to find the topic in question, I would assume that alphabetical order would be easier to utilize. I used the frequently asked questions section and ended up in a forums section. The forum allows users to ask questions and other users can provide answers. 


The forum had someone who previously had a similar question about how to better organize the archives in alphabetical order. Another user created an HTML java script. The user posted the script link in the forum. After an update was made on Blogger, the user updated the script a second time for use by others. The script was complicated and reminded me of my computer science days in high school using forums to try and understand programming. 


I copied the HTML java script programming. On Blogger, click on 'Layout' and then ' +Add Gadget.' 


Then a list of options for gadgets appear. I selected HTML Java Script. 


Another pop-up appears to create a title and add content. I named the gadget 'Alphabetical List of Blogs' and pasted the HTML java script programming code in the content. 


Lastly, the final product is a running list on the left=hand side of the Blog with all the blogs written and published or posted in alphabetical order. The archives are still available monthly, but in addition, viewers can also see the list of all the blogs posted in one spot without having to click through all the archives by month to find the topic in questions. 











 




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