Update an Existing Gallery

If gallery information changes (moved location, new phone number, updated website):

Step 1: Open the Excel File

Navigate to the shared filearrow-up-right and open it.


1. Locate the row with the gallery you need to update

  • Galleries are listed in order as entered

  • Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F) to search by name

2. Click on the cell you need to change


Step 3: Edit the Information

1. Click into the cell containing the information to update

2. Make your changes:

  • Update address if they moved

  • Change phone number if it changed

  • Update website URL if it changed

  • Modify any column that needs updating

3. Press Enter or click another cell when done


Step 4: Save

1. File autosaves (Excel Online) or click Save (desktop Excel)

2. Verify your changes look correct


What Happens Next

After updating gallery details:

  1. Changes save in SharePoint

  2. Wait until 11:59 PM that day

  3. Backend processes the updates

  4. Website updates with modified information

  5. Gallery displays updated details

Check the next day: Visit the Where to Buy page after midnight to see the updated information.


Important Notes

Daily Batch Processing

All changes sync once per day at 11:59 PM:

  • Changes made at 9 AM → processed at 11:59 PM

  • Changes made at 3 PM → processed at 11:59 PM

  • Changes made at 10 PM → processed at 11:59 PM

This means:

  • No real-time updates

  • Changes won't appear immediately

  • All daily changes batch together

Plan accordingly: If you need a gallery live by a specific date, make changes at least one day in advance.


No Validation

The system doesn't validate entries before syncing.

This means:

  • Typos will appear on the website

  • Incorrect phone numbers will display

Your responsibility: Double-check all information before saving. Review entries carefully since there's no auto-rejection or error checking.


Formatting is Automatic

You don't need to worry about formatting:

  • Phone numbers: Enter any way, system formats it

  • Website URLs: System handles display formatting

  • Addresses: System applies standard formatting

Just enter the information - the backend applies correct formatting following online and digital standards.


Multiple Changes on Same Day

You can make multiple changes throughout the day:

  • Add 5 galleries in the morning

  • Update 2 galleries in the afternoon

  • Delete 1 gallery in the evening

All process together at 11:59 PM and appear on the website the next day.


Collaborative Editing

Multiple people can work in the file simultaneously:

  • Excel Online supports real-time collaboration

  • You'll see others' changes as they type

  • Be careful not to overwrite someone else's work

Best practice: Communicate with your team if making bulk changes.


Best Practices

When Updating Galleries


General Best Practices


Troubleshooting

Issue: I don't have access to the Excel file

Solution:

  • Contact your team lead

  • Ask them to submit an access request for you

  • Wait for approval - don't request access directly


Issue: Changes not appearing on website next day

Solutions:

  • Verify you saved the Excel file after making changes

  • Check that you edited the correct file (use the link provided)

  • Confirm changes were made before 11:59 PM cutoff

  • Check the Where to Buy page - search for the gallery name

  • Contact the dev team if the above have been checked and the issue persists


Issue: Multiple galleries need updating and it's tedious

Solutions:

  • Make all changes in one session

  • Copy/paste information from a prepared list

  • Use Excel shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V)

  • All changes process together at 11:59 PM anyway


Issue: Someone else is editing and I can't make changes

Solutions:

  • Wait for them to finish

  • Coordinate with your team about timing

  • Excel Online supports simultaneous editing (multiple people can work)


Common Scenarios

  1. Open Excel file

  2. Find the gallery's row

  3. Update Address Line 1, City/Town, Postal Code (keep name/phone/website)

  4. Save

  5. Updated address appears next day


  1. Open Excel file

  2. Find the gallery's row

  3. Update only the Phone column

  4. Save

  5. New phone number displays next day


  1. Open Excel file

  2. Find the gallery's row

  3. Update Name column and Website column

  4. Keep address/phone the same (if unchanged)

  5. Save

  6. New name and website appear next day