diff --git a/16/umbraco-cms/README.md b/16/umbraco-cms/README.md
index c67e5b57aac..c78b9002057 100644
--- a/16/umbraco-cms/README.md
+++ b/16/umbraco-cms/README.md
@@ -20,6 +20,14 @@ layout:
# Umbraco CMS Documentation
+{% hint style="info" %}
+This is documentation for the **Umbraco CMS 16 Release Candidate**.
+
+Do you want to test the Release candidate?
+
+Check out the [**Release Candidate Guide**](release-candidate-guide.md) to get started.
+{% endhint %}
+
Umbraco CMS is a flexible and editor-friendly Content Management System (CMS) that allows you to create beautiful and modern websites. Use the latest version of .NET, integrate with your favorite services, and help your customers launch a website tailored to their specific needs.
Learn more about Umbraco CMS and get an overview of the top features on [Umbraco.com](https://umbraco.com/products/umbraco-cms/).
@@ -47,4 +55,3 @@ The documentation for Umbraco CMS provides information for experienced Umbraco a
***
{% include ".gitbook/includes/umbraco-fundamentals-training-course.md" %}
-
diff --git a/16/umbraco-cms/release-candidate-guide.md b/16/umbraco-cms/release-candidate-guide.md
index fa2551781a5..3d10493bea9 100644
--- a/16/umbraco-cms/release-candidate-guide.md
+++ b/16/umbraco-cms/release-candidate-guide.md
@@ -2,46 +2,56 @@
description: >-
Learn how to start testing the Release Candidate for the latest version of
Umbraco CMS, and find information about new and updated documentation.
-hidden: true
---
# Release Candidate Guide
-## How to test the Release Candidate
+The RC can be used to test your website and projects against the next major version of Umbraco CMS.
-{% hint style="warning" %}
-To install the Umbraco 15 Release Candidate you need the latest [.NET SDK 9.0.0](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/9.0).
+This article contains all the resources needed for you to start testing.
+
+* [How to Test the Release Candidate](#test-the-release-candidate)
+* [What to Focus on When Testing](#what-to-focus-on-when-testing)
+* [New and Updated Documentation](#new-and-updated-documentation)
+
+{% hint style="info" %}
+This document will be updated and expanded as more and more documentation are added throughout the release candidate phase.
{% endhint %}
-The[ release candidate is available on NuGet](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Umbraco.Cms/15.0.0-rc2).
+## Test the Release Candidate
+
+Ensure you meet the prerequisites and move on to the installation steps outlined below.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+* The latest [.NET SDK 9.0.0](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/9.0).
+
+### Install the Release Candidate
+
+The [release candidate is available on NuGet](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Umbraco.Cms/16.0.0-rc).
1. Install the Umbraco dotnet template for the Release Candidate.
-```
-dotnet new install Umbraco.Templates::15.0.0-rc*
+```cmd
+dotnet new install Umbraco.Templates::16.0.0-rc*
```
2. Create a new Umbraco project.
-```
+```cmd
dotnet new umbraco -n MyCustomUmbracoProject
```
3. Navigate to the newly created folder.
-```
+```cmd
cd MyCustomUmbracoProject
```
-4. Build the project.
+4. Build and run the project.
-```
+```cmd
dotnet build
-```
-
-5. Run the project.
-
-```
dotnet run
```
@@ -51,9 +61,9 @@ This will boot the project, and write the log to the console. The website is now
Alternatively, you can install and run the Umbraco project using your favorite IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
{% endhint %}
-### What should you focus on when testing?
+## What to focus on when testing
-Read the [Release Candidate blog post](https://umbraco.com/blog/umbraco-15-release-candidate/) to learn more about notable features and changes added to the upcoming version.
+Read the [Release Candidate blog post](https://umbraco.com/) to learn more about notable features and changes added to the upcoming version.
The blog post will mention if there are any specific features or workflows that the Umbraco HQ team needs feedback on.
@@ -63,33 +73,8 @@ Here is a list of all the articles that are new to this version or have been upd
### New articles
-* [Tutorial: Extending the Help Menu](tutorials/extending-the-help-menu.md)
-* [Running Umbraco in Docker using Docker Compose](fundamentals/setup/install/running-umbraco-on-docker-locally.md)
-* [Creating a Custom Seed Key Provider](extending/creating-custom-seed-key-provider.md)
-* [Cache Settings](reference/configuration/cache-settings.md)
-* [Cache Seeding](reference/cache/cache-seeding.md)
-* [API Users](fundamentals/data/users/api-users.md)
-* [External Access](reference/management-api/external-access.md)
-* New UI for the Rich Text Editor: Tiptap
- * [Rich Text Editor](fundamentals/backoffice/property-editors/built-in-umbraco-property-editors/rich-text-editor/)
- * [Configuration](fundamentals/backoffice/property-editors/built-in-umbraco-property-editors/rich-text-editor/configuration.md)
- * [Blocks](fundamentals/backoffice/property-editors/built-in-umbraco-property-editors/rich-text-editor/blocks.md)
- * [Change Rich Text Editor UI](fundamentals/backoffice/property-editors/built-in-umbraco-property-editors/rich-text-editor/change-rich-text-editor-ui.md)
+* Coming soon...
### Updated articles
-* Changes made based on the removal of the UmbracoAPIController
- * [Common Pitfalls: Static references to scoped references](reference/common-pitfalls.md#static-references-to-scoped-instances-such-as-umbracohelper)
- * [Creating a custom database table](extending/database.md)
- * [Image Cropper](fundamentals/backoffice/property-editors/built-in-umbraco-property-editors/image-cropper.md)
- * [UmbracoMapper](reference/mapping.md)
- * [Depencency Injection / IoC](reference/using-ioc.md)
- * [Working with Caching: Tags example](reference/cache/examples/tags.md)
- * [Unit Testing](implementation/unit-testing.md)
- * [Querying: ITagQuery](reference/querying/itagquery.md)
- * [UmbracoContext helper](reference/querying/umbraco-context.md)
- * [Block Grid](fundamentals/backoffice/property-editors/built-in-umbraco-property-editors/block-editor/block-grid-editor.md)
-* Replacing the deprecated GetAll() method
- * [Working with Caching: Tags example](reference/cache/examples/tags.md)
- * [Using Services: ContentTypeService](reference/management/using-services/contenttypeservice.md)
- * [Request Pipeline: IContentFinder](reference/routing/request-pipeline/icontentfinder.md)
+* Coming soon...
diff --git a/16/umbraco-commerce/README.md b/16/umbraco-commerce/README.md
index 75fb94fd521..6f8c2221dbc 100644
--- a/16/umbraco-commerce/README.md
+++ b/16/umbraco-commerce/README.md
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ description: >-
# Umbraco Commerce Documentation
+{% hint style="info" %}
+This is documentation for the **Umbraco Commerce 16 Release Candidate**.
+{% endhint %}
+
Umbraco Commerce is the official Umbraco e-commerce addon for your Umbraco CMS website. It can be used to set up small webshops, while it can also be implemented for big-scale e-commerce solutions spanning multiple countries.
diff --git a/16/umbraco-deploy/README.md b/16/umbraco-deploy/README.md
index d8c73a3a065..5636fa8e336 100644
--- a/16/umbraco-deploy/README.md
+++ b/16/umbraco-deploy/README.md
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ description: Documentation on how to work with Umbraco Deploy.
# Umbraco Deploy Documentation
+{% hint style="info" %}
+This is documentation for the **Umbraco Deploy 16 Release Candidate**.
+{% endhint %}
+
Umbraco Deploy is a deployment tool that helps you with the process of transferring code and data between multiple environments. Deploy can be configured for many different setups and is great for both small setups as well as large and more complex infrastructures.
diff --git a/16/umbraco-forms/README.md b/16/umbraco-forms/README.md
index c0cc5146f23..95a716ed9b0 100644
--- a/16/umbraco-forms/README.md
+++ b/16/umbraco-forms/README.md
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@ description: >-
# Umbraco Forms Documentation
+{% hint style="info" %}
+This is documentation for the **Umbraco Forms 16 Release Candidate**.
+{% endhint %}
+
Umbraco Forms is a tool that lets you build forms of all shapes and sizes and put them on your Umbraco websites. Build forms using a long list of elements like multiple choice, dropdowns, text areas and checkboxes. Choose between a series of different workflows and control what happens once a form has been submitted.
[Purchase Umbraco Forms](https://umbraco.com/products/umbraco-forms/) or sign up for an [Umbraco Cloud](https://try.umbraco.com/) project where Umbraco Forms is part of the package.
diff --git a/16/umbraco-ui-builder/README.md b/16/umbraco-ui-builder/README.md
index ca993a7050a..635d06bf0d0 100644
--- a/16/umbraco-ui-builder/README.md
+++ b/16/umbraco-ui-builder/README.md
@@ -4,6 +4,10 @@ description: A guide to using Umbraco UI Builder for creating custom backoffice
# Umbraco UI Builder Documentation
+{% hint style="info" %}
+This is documentation for the **Umbraco UI Builder 16 Release Candidate**.
+{% endhint %}
+
Umbraco UI Builder is a tool for creating custom Backoffice User Interfaces (UIs) in Umbraco using a fluent API.

diff --git a/16/umbraco-workflow/README.md b/16/umbraco-workflow/README.md
index c564278d4fa..525d092f400 100644
--- a/16/umbraco-workflow/README.md
+++ b/16/umbraco-workflow/README.md
@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ description: Documentation on how to work with Umbraco Workflow in just a few st
# Umbraco Workflow Documentation
+{% hint style="info" %}
+This is documentation for the **Umbraco Workflow 16 Release Candidate**.
+{% endhint %}
+
Umbraco Workflow allows the creation of multi-stage approval workflows when writing and publishing content. Umbraco Workflow extends Umbraco's out-of-the-box publishing model with multi-stage and configurable approval workflows. A workflow process comprises multiple steps and multiple users assigned to the group responsible for providing approval at each step.
[Learn more or purchase Umbraco Workflow to get all the features and support.](https://umbraco.com/products/umbraco-workflow/)