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==Options==
 
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==Quick Tips==
 
==Quick Tips==

Revision as of 15:31, 11 April 2013

How to Access[edit]

  • Select Components  Joomla! Update from the drop-down menu of the Joomla! Administrator Panel.

Description[edit]

This screen allows Joomla! to be updated quickly without having to download any extra packages from the Joomla! website.

Screenshot[edit]

Update Screen when on the latest version.

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The update screen when an update is available.

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Column Headers[edit]

  • Installed Joomla! Version. The version of Joomla! currently installed.
  • Latest Joomla! Version. The latest version of Joomla! available
  • Update package URL. The URL to the update package ZIP file.
  • Installation method. (Write Files Directly/Write Files via FTP) Choose whether to write files directly or via the FTP (N.B. This requires the FTP section in Global Configuration to be filled in)

Toolbar[edit]

At the top right you will see the toolbar:

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The functions are:

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  • Options. Opens the Options window where settings such as default parameters can be edited.</translate>

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  • Help. Opens this help screen.</translate>

Quick Tips[edit]