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+CONTENTS OF THIS FILE
+---------------------
+
+ * Introduction
+ * Configuration
+ * Features
+ * More information
+
+INTRODUCTION
+------------
+
+The AddToAny module provides share buttons for Drupal. Sharing icons and features are maintained by AddToAny, the universal sharing platform.
+
+By default, the module places share buttons below node content.
+
+CONFIGURATION
+-------------
+
+To configure AddToAny, go to Administration > Configuration > System > AddToAny.
+
+Explore AddToAny's documentation for the Drupal module:
+https://www.addtoany.com/buttons/customize/drupal
+
+FEATURES
+--------
+
+The module strives to remain lightweight & efficient while integrating with core Drupal features and major contributed modules such as:
+
+ * Blocks
+ * Views
+ * Display Suite (contributed)
+
+AddToAny core is optimized to load asynchronously, and many sharing and social media features come from AddToAny core including:
+
+ * Universal share menus
+ * Share counters
+ * Share templates
+ * Custom icons
+ * Automatic Google Analytics integration
+ * Event tracking (useful for integration with other analytics software)
+ * Link tracking using bit.ly, goo.gl, and custom URL shorteners
+ * Automatic localization (over 50 languages)
+
+MORE INFORMATION
+----------------
+
+ * AddToAny's official website:
+   https://www.addtoany.com/
+