cutheme documentation

Your comprehensive resource for mastering cutheme

Introduction to cutheme

About Training

Welcome to our cutheme training. We are excited to show you around our latest theme! There are lots of exciting new things to explore but …

Introduction to Blocks

Think of blocks as individual pieces that can be combined to create a complete page. A typical page might contain several different blocks working together, …

Quick Reference Guide

This quick start guide will show you how to navigate block-based editing on your cutheme website. Remember, the block editor is flexible and intuitive. Experiment …

How to use this site

Our cutheme training is organized into modules that you can go through step-by-step in order as a full course. You can also jump to a particular section if you need an answer quickly. Use the search bar or the index at the bottom of the page.

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Intro to Blocks

Training Plans

Basic Training

Learn the essentials of creating and managing content in cutheme, including pages, media, content types, publishing, and editing.

Intermediate Training

Build richer, more engaging websites using content blocks, cards, listings, navigation menus, categories, and site organization.

Advanced Training

Master advanced cutheme features including homepage design, forms, patterns, embeds, integrations, and featured content.

News and Releases

Please check back here frequently for critical updates about all ITS-created web templates, new features in cuTheme, accessibility requirements, and more.

September 23, 2026

Why We Ask You to Use Jira for Support Requests

Need support? Submitting requests and keeping discussions in Jira helps us respond faster, collaborate better, and avoid delays.

October 1, 2026

Beware of deceptive domain renewal practices

If your department manages a website with its own domain, be aware of a common deceptive scheme currently targeting domain owners at Carleton. Specific domain …

September 22, 2026

Preparing for cuTheme: Start with Your Sub-sites

As part of our move to cuTheme, all public websites will be migrated to the university’s new web theme. If your website has one or …

September 18, 2026

Finding Meta Fields in WordPress Pages and Posts

When editing content in WordPress, you may need to view or update custom meta fields attached to a specific content type. These fields used to …

September 3, 2026

Release 0.44.0

Newsroom Cards enhancements, improved accessibility checks, new dashboard updates, event controls, and usability improvements.

September 1, 2026

Understanding Accessibility Validation in cutheme

Accessibility standards haven’t changed. Discover how cutheme helps identify issues earlier and supports accessible content.