Draft vs Published Entries - Understanding Status
Understand the difference between draft and published changelog entries in ChangeCrab, and learn when to use each status.
Draft Entries
Draft entries are:
- Private - Not visible on your public changelog
- Editable - Can be modified freely
- Not Notified - Subscribers don't receive notifications
- Visible to You - Only you and team members can see them
Published Entries
Published entries are:
- Public - Visible on your public changelog
- Live - Accessible to all visitors
- Notified - Subscribers receive email notifications
- Indexed - May be indexed by search engines
When to Use Drafts
Use draft status when:
- Content is incomplete
- You're still working on the entry
- You want to review before publishing
- You're preparing entries for a future release
When to Publish
Publish entries when:
- Content is complete and reviewed
- You're ready to notify subscribers
- The feature or fix is live
- You want it visible on your changelog
Converting Between Statuses
You can easily change entry status:
- Draft >gt; Published - Click "Publish" button
- Published >gt; Draft - Click "Unpublish" or "Save as Draft"
Next Steps