> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/entries/managing-entries.md).

# Managing Entries

Learn how to manage contest entries in NorrCompetition.

To manage contest entries in NorrCompetition, navigate to **Components > NorrCompetition > Entries** or click on the **Entries** icon on the NorrCompetition Control Panel dashboard.

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The main Entries list view displays all participant submissions across contests:

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### Search Tools & Filters

At the top of the table, the **Filter Options** (Search Tools) bar provides instant filtering:

* **Search** – search entries by title.
* **Select State** – filter by publication status (*Published*, *Unpublished*, or *Trashed*).
* **Select Contest** – filter entries belonging to a specific contest.
* **Select Approval** – filter by moderation status (*Approved* or *Waiting for Approval*).
* **Select Changed** – filter by modification status (*Changed* or *Not Changed*).
* **Select Grand Prix** – filter entries awarded the Grand Prix honor (*Yes* or *No*).
* **Sort Table By** – sort by Ordering, State, Entry Title, Contest, Author/Contestant, Votes, Created Date, Approved, Changed, or ID.
* **List Limit** – select how many entries to display per page (default: 20).

### Table Columns

* **Ordering** – drag and drop rows or enter numeric ordering values to adjust frontend sequence.
* **Checkbox** – select entries for batch actions.
* **State** – publication status (*Published*, *Unpublished*, or *Trashed*). Unpublished/Trashed entries are hidden on the frontend.
* **Image / Media Preview** – thumbnail preview of the entry photo or video.
* **Entry** – title of the entry (derived from the custom field designated as the title field in contest settings). Click the title or thumbnail to open the entry edit or moderation form.
* **Contest** – contest to which this entry is assigned.
* **Contestant** – registered user who submitted the entry.
* **Votes** – total votes accumulated by this entry.
* **Created Date** – submission timestamp.
* **Approved** – moderation status badge (*Approved* or *Waiting for Approval*). Unapproved entries remain hidden on the frontend until approved. See [Approving Entry](/norrcompetition/entries/approving-entry.md).
* **Changed** – revision status badge. When a contestant edits an existing entry on the frontend, it receives the *Changed* status. Edits can be reviewed before going live. See [Entry Data Comparison](/norrcompetition/entries/entry-data-comparison.md).
* **ID** – unique database identifier of the entry record.

### Toolbar Actions

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* **New** – opens the form to create a new entry manually. See [Adding Entry](/norrcompetition/entries/adding-entry.md).
* **Edit** – opens the selected entry for editing or data comparison.
* **Publish** – publishes selected entries.
* **Unpublish** – unpublishes selected entries.
* **Check-in** – checks in entries locked by another administrator.
* **Approve** – approves selected unapproved entries in batch.
* **Trash** – moves selected entries to Trash. To permanently delete, filter by *Trashed* state, select items, and click **Empty Trash**.

### Changing the Order of Entries

To reorder entries on the frontend:

1. Click the **Ordering** table header column to activate ordering.
2. Click and hold the three-dots drag handle icon next to any entry row.
3. Drag the row to its desired position and release. The new order saves automatically.