# Guidebooks

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### What are guidebooks? 

Guidebooks are pages with information containing text and an image gallery. They are commonly used for instructions, terms/conditions, policies, etc. You can generate guidebooks automatically during the onboarding flow.  

In general, guidebooks are connected to the listing or the rental company.

#### Guidebook structure

A guidebook consists of a `name`, `nickname`, `summary` , `content`, `images`  and/ or `documents.`

<table><thead><tr><th width="168"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>Name</code></td><td>The guidebook's name will be used as a title on the home page and in the guidebook block of the touchpoints.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Nickname</code></td><td>An internal reference of the guidebook is used internally to identify a specific guidebook.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Summary</code></td><td>A summA summary is used in touchpoints to describe the guidebook in a summary.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Content</code></td><td>The content of the guidebook. </td></tr><tr><td><code>Images</code></td><td>Images are displayed at the bottom of the guidebooks. As a gallery, clickable to enlarge</td></tr><tr><td><code>Documents</code></td><td>Documents such as manuals, references, options, etc., can be added to extend the content.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Metafields

The use of [metafields](https://support.holidayhero.com/the-basics/announcements#metafields) is allowed in the `name,` `summary`,  and the `content.`

{% hint style="info" %}
If metafields are used and the guidebook is shown through the public section. For reservation-connected meta fields, it will default to its' default value.
{% endhint %}

<table><thead><tr><th width="138">#</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>1</code></td><td>The guidebook title</td></tr><tr><td><code>2</code></td><td>Contact host button, this will open a modal / popup with the details of the host.</td></tr><tr><td><code>3</code></td><td>The content of the guidebook. </td></tr><tr><td><code>4</code></td><td>If any, the attached documents. If none, section will be hidden</td></tr><tr><td><code>5</code></td><td>If any, the attached images. If none, section will be hidden</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Branding

The branding if the guidebook sections and pages is based on the [branding appearance](https://support.holidayhero.com/the-basics/brands/appearance) settings. See a detailed description below:&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3950018645-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbWWiwAsWOs8WeAQ2KJS3%2Fuploads%2FRq1XzkcAHAPbn1C1L5Xk%2Fguidebook_image_branding.png?alt=media&#x26;token=be2056c6-270b-4d06-934e-f09c4b16c1f0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Guidebook branding elements</p></figcaption></figure>

<table><thead><tr><th width="107">#</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>1</code></td><td>The title has the <code>on-base</code>color</td></tr><tr><td><code>2</code></td><td>The contact host seciton has a <code>base60</code>background color and a <code>on-base</code>color. </td></tr><tr><td><code>3</code></td><td>The text has a <code>on-base</code>color</td></tr><tr><td><code>4</code></td><td>The section headers have a <code>base20</code>color. </td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Frequently Asked Questions

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<summary>How to create an Guidebook?</summary>

To create a guidebook, follow these steps:&#x20;

1. Click Guidebooks in the menu
2. Click the `Create Guidebook`button
3. Provide a guidebook title
4. Save the guidebook
5. Continue adding other details about the guidebook, such as images, documents, and content.&#x20;

**Hint:** *Once created, don't forget to link it existing listing to make it visible for guests.*&#x20;

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<summary>Can I change the sort order of the guidebooks? </summary>

Definitely! We understand the importance of having the correct info at a glance. At the listing level you can adjust the order of the guidebooks.

See [Listing Guidebooks](https://support.holidayhero.com/the-basics/listings/guidebooks)

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<summary>Can I change the order of the documents? </summary>

Yes. Follow these steps:&#x20;

1. Click Guidebooks in the menu
2. Open the corresponding guidebook
3. Open the documents tab
4. Drag the desired document to a new position with it's arrows button&#x20;
5. Wait for the confirmation.&#x20;

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<summary>Can I change the sort order of the images? </summary>

Yes, you can, follow these steps to do so:&#x20;

1. Click Guidebooks in the menu
2. Click on the desired guidebook.&#x20;
3. Scroll to the image section.&#x20;
4. Drag an image to it's new position
5. Wait for the confirmation.&#x20;

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