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Article Manager Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Article Management/Article Management Help Screens Joomla 3.0
Article Management/Article Management Help Screens/en Joomla 3.0
Article Management/Article Management Help Screens/fa Joomla 3.0
Articles Joomla 3.0

The Articles list is used to find, mark featured, add, and edit articles.


Articles are the basic units of information in the content system and the bottom level in the content hierarchy. Each Article is in exactly one Category.

Articles Joomla 3.0

The Articles list is used to find, mark featured, add, and edit articles.


Articles are the basic units of information in the content system and the bottom level in the content hierarchy. Each Article is in exactly one Category.

Articles: Categories Joomla 3.0

The Articles Categories list is used to find, add, and edit articles categories.


Categories are are used to organise Articles for ease of management and display. They can be organised into tree-like structures like file systems. All Articles must be assigned either to a parent Category or a child Category.

Articles: Categories Joomla 3.0

The Articles Categories list is used to find, add, and edit articles categories.</translate>

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Categories are are used to organise Articles for ease of management and display. They can be organised into tree-like structures like file systems. All Articles must be assigned either to a parent Category or a child Category.</translate> <translate>

Articles: Edit Joomla 3.0

This screen is used to add a new or edit a existing Article, usually using a Wysiwyg editor. The default editor is TinyMCE but if other editors are installed the default editor may be set to something else for the site as a whole or for individual users.


Most parameters have suitable defaults but you might wish to set a specific Category or provide article-specific Metadata.

Articles: Edit Joomla 3.0

This screen is used to add a new or edit a existing Article, usually using a Wysiwyg editor. The default editor is TinyMCE but if other editors are installed the default editor may be set to something else for the site as a whole or for individual users.


Most parameters have suitable defaults but you might wish to set a specific Category or provide article-specific Metadata.

Articles: Options Joomla 3.0

Used to set global defaults for [[<tvar name=1>#menus</tvar>|menu items that display articles]]. These default values will be used when 'Use Global' is selected for an option in an Articles menu item.


For example, to show the 'Create Date' for an article in your Articles menu items, then set that option to 'Show' here and it will be the default value.


You do not need to set any of these options. Your Joomla site will work with the default settings.

Articles: Options Joomla 3.0

Used to set global defaults for menu items that display articles. These default values will be used when 'Use Global' is selected for an option in an Articles menu item.


For example, to show the 'Create Date' for an article in your Articles menu items, then set that option to 'Show' here and it will be the default value.


You do not need to set any of these options. Your Joomla site will work with the default settings.

Components Article Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Content Categories Joomla 3.0
Components Fields Fields Joomla 3.0
Content Article Manager Joomla 2.5

The Article Manager is used to add and edit articles. See Toolbar below for a detailed list of all functions.

Content Article Manager Joomla 3.0
Content Article Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

This is the back-end screen where you can add and edit Articles. The same screen is used for adding a new Article and editing an existing Article. You can also select the Section and Category for an Article and indicate whether or not it is Published and if it is selected to appear on the Front Page.

The Article's content is edited using the default editor selected in the User Manager - New/Edit. The Joomla! default editor is called TinyMCE.

A number of Parameters can be set for the Article. Metadata can also be entered.

Content Article Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Content Article Manager Options Joomla 2.5

This screen is where you can set global defaults for menu items that display articles. These default values will be used when you select "Use Global" for an option in an Articles menu item. For example, if you normally want to show the Create Date for an article in your Articles menu items, then set that option to "Show" here and it will be the default value. You do not need to set any of these options. Your Joomla site will work with the default settings.

Article options are divided into nine groups as follows. Each controls the appearance of the listed type of layout.

  • Articles: Articles in Single Article or blog layouts.
  • Editing Layout: Front-end article add/edit layout.
  • Category: Single Category layouts -- for example, when you click on a category to view the articles it contains.
  • Categories: Articles Categories layout.
  • Blog/Featured Layouts: Featured and Category Blog Layout.
  • List Layouts: Category List Layout.
  • Shared Options: Shared options for list, blog, and featured layouts.
  • Integration: Feed Link and Read More options.
  • Permissions: ALC permissions for actions on articles.
Fields Joomla 3.0

Fields are used to display additional attributes of Articles, Contacts and Users. The data are entered in the Backend and displayed in the Frontend.


The helpscreen show as example Articles.

Fields Joomla 3.0

Fields are used to display additional attributes of Articles, Contacts and Users. The data are entered in the Backend and displayed in the Frontend.


The helpscreen show as example Articles.

Screen.content.15 Joomla 1.5

The Article Manager is the place in the back-end where you can add and manage all of the articles for your web site.

Screen.content.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is the back-end screen where you can add and edit Articles. The same screen is used for adding a new Article and editing an existing Article. You can also select the Section and Category for an Article and indicate whether or not it is Published and if it is selected to appear on the Front Page.

The Article's content is edited using the default editor selected in the User Manager - New/Edit. The Joomla! default editor is called TinyMCE.

A number of Parameters can be set for the Article. Metadata can also be entered.

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Help Screen Version Description
Banners Joomla 3.0

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Banners are blocks of content containing advertising information. Each banner has a Client, the person paying for the information, and a Track record, the number of times the banner has been selected. A site may have several banners in different locations.</translate> <translate>

The Banners screen shows a list of existing Banners with links to edit current and create new Banners. There must be at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before a Banner can be created.</translate> <translate>

Banners Joomla 3.0

Banners are blocks of content containing advertising information. Each banner has a Client, the person paying for the information, and a Track record, the number of times the banner has been selected. A site may have several banners in different locations. The Banners screen shows a list of existing Banners with links to edit current and create new Banners. There must be at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before a Banner can be created.

Banners: Categories Joomla 3.0

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Used to view a list of existing Banner Categories, edit current and create new Banner Categories. Note that Banner Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Contacts, News Feeds, and Web Links. There must be at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before a Banner can be created.</translate> <translate>

Banners: Categories Joomla 3.0

Used to view a list of existing Banner Categories, edit current and create new Banner Categories. Note that Banner Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Contacts, News Feeds, and Web Links. There must be at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before a Banner can be created.

Banners: Clients Joomla 3.0

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The Banner Client Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Clients or create new ones. Note that you must have at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category defined before you can add your first Banner.</translate>

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Banners: Clients Joomla 3.0

The Banner Client Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Clients or create new ones. Note that you must have at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category defined before you can add your first Banner.

Banners: Edit Joomla 3.0

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Used to add or edit banners which can be displayed on your Joomla! website. Remember to create at least one </translate>[[Help40:Banners:_Clients/<translate> en</translate>|<translate> Banner Client</translate>]] <translate> and one </translate>[[Help40:Banners:_Categories/<translate> en</translate>|<translate> Banner Category</translate>]] <translate> before creating any Banners.</translate> <translate>

Banners: Edit Joomla 3.0

Used to add or edit banners which can be displayed on your Joomla! website. Remember to create at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before creating any Banners.

Banners: New or Edit Category Joomla 3.0

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This is where you can add a new Banner Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Category before you can create a Banner. Also, Banner Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Contacts, and News Feeds.</translate> <translate>

Banners: New or Edit Category Joomla 3.0

This is where you can add a new Banner Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Category before you can create a Banner. Also, Banner Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Contacts, and News Feeds.

Banners: New or Edit Client Joomla 3.0

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This is where you add a new Banner Client or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Client before you can create a Banner.</translate> <translate>

Banners: New or Edit Client Joomla 3.0

This is where you add a new Banner Client or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Client before you can create a Banner.

Banners: Options Joomla 3.0

Banner Options used globally for all banners.

Banners: Options Joomla 3.0
Banners: Tracks Joomla 3.0

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Used to view a list of existing Banner Tracking information.</translate> <translate>

Banners: Tracks Joomla 3.0

Used to view a list of existing Banner Tracking information.

Components Banner Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Banners Joomla 2.5

The Banner Manager is where you can edit existing Banners and create new ones. You can also easily enable or disable banners from this screen. From this screen you can navigate to the Banner Categories Manager, Banner Clients Manager and the Banner Tracks Manager. You must add at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before you can add a Banner.

Components Banners Banners Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Banners Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you add a new Banner or edit an existing one. Note that you will need to create at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before you can create your first Banner.

Components Banners Banners Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Banners Options Joomla 3.0

Global options (configuration) for Banner Clients.

Components Banners Categories Joomla 2.5

The Banner Category Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Categories and create new ones. Note that Banner Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Contacts, News Feeds, and Web Links. From this screen you can navigate to the Banner Manager, Banner Clients Manager and the Banner Tracks Manager. You must add at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before you can add a Banner.

Components Banners Categories Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Categories Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Categories Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you can add a new Banner Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Category before you can create a Banner. Also, Banner Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Contacts, and News Feeds.

Components Banners Clients Joomla 2.5

The Banner Client Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Clients or create new ones. Note that you must have at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category defined before you can add your first Banner.

Components Banners Clients Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Clients Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you add a new Banner Client or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Client before you can create a Banner.

Components Banners Clients Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Tracks Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Tracks Joomla 2.5

The Banner Tracks Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Tracks or create new ones. Banner tracking is the ability to track impressions (when a banner is displayed) and clicks (when a banner is clicked).

Screen.banner.categories.15 Joomla 1.5

The Banner Category Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Categories and create new ones. Note that Banner Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Contacts, News Feeds, and Web Links. From this screen, you can also navigate to the Banner Manager and the Banner Client Manager.

Screen.banner.categories.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new Banner Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Category before you can create a Banner. Also, Banner Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Contacts, and News Feeds.

Note that the screen for adding and editing Banner Categories is the same screen used to create Article Categories. However, for Banner Categories, the only required field is the Title. Published, Section, Category Order, and Access Level are not used. An Image and Description may be entered, but they are not displayed on the web site.

Screen.banners.15 Joomla 1.5

The Banner Manager is where you can edit existing Banners and create new ones. You can also navigate to the Banner Client Manager and the Banner Category Manager. You must add at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before you can add a Banner.

Screen.banners.client.15 Joomla 1.5

The Banner Client Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Clients and create new ones. Note that you must have at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category defined before you can add your first Banner.

Screen.banners.client.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new Banner Client or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Client before you can create a Banner.

Screen.banners.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new Banner or edit an existing one. Note that you will need to create at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before you can create your first Banner.

Components Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Banners Joomla 3.0

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Banners are blocks of content containing advertising information. Each banner has a Client, the person paying for the information, and a Track record, the number of times the banner has been selected. A site may have several banners in different locations.</translate> <translate>

The Banners screen shows a list of existing Banners with links to edit current and create new Banners. There must be at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before a Banner can be created.</translate> <translate>

Banners Joomla 3.0

Banners are blocks of content containing advertising information. Each banner has a Client, the person paying for the information, and a Track record, the number of times the banner has been selected. A site may have several banners in different locations. The Banners screen shows a list of existing Banners with links to edit current and create new Banners. There must be at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before a Banner can be created.

Banners: Categories Joomla 3.0

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Used to view a list of existing Banner Categories, edit current and create new Banner Categories. Note that Banner Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Contacts, News Feeds, and Web Links. There must be at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before a Banner can be created.</translate> <translate>

Banners: Categories Joomla 3.0

Used to view a list of existing Banner Categories, edit current and create new Banner Categories. Note that Banner Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Contacts, News Feeds, and Web Links. There must be at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before a Banner can be created.

Banners: Clients Joomla 3.0

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The Banner Client Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Clients or create new ones. Note that you must have at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category defined before you can add your first Banner.</translate>

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Banners: Clients Joomla 3.0

The Banner Client Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Clients or create new ones. Note that you must have at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category defined before you can add your first Banner.

Banners: Edit Joomla 3.0

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Used to add or edit banners which can be displayed on your Joomla! website. Remember to create at least one </translate>[[Help40:Banners:_Clients/<translate> en</translate>|<translate> Banner Client</translate>]] <translate> and one </translate>[[Help40:Banners:_Categories/<translate> en</translate>|<translate> Banner Category</translate>]] <translate> before creating any Banners.</translate> <translate>

Banners: Edit Joomla 3.0

Used to add or edit banners which can be displayed on your Joomla! website. Remember to create at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before creating any Banners.

Banners: New or Edit Category Joomla 3.0

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This is where you can add a new Banner Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Category before you can create a Banner. Also, Banner Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Contacts, and News Feeds.</translate> <translate>

Banners: New or Edit Category Joomla 3.0

This is where you can add a new Banner Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Category before you can create a Banner. Also, Banner Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Contacts, and News Feeds.

Banners: New or Edit Client Joomla 3.0

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This is where you add a new Banner Client or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Client before you can create a Banner.</translate> <translate>

Banners: New or Edit Client Joomla 3.0

This is where you add a new Banner Client or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Client before you can create a Banner.

Banners: Tracks Joomla 3.0

Used to view a list of existing Banner Tracking information.

Banners: Tracks Joomla 3.0

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Used to view a list of existing Banner Tracking information.</translate> <translate>

Components Associations Joomla 3.0
Components Associations Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Associations Options Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Banners Joomla 2.5

The Banner Manager is where you can edit existing Banners and create new ones. You can also easily enable or disable banners from this screen. From this screen you can navigate to the Banner Categories Manager, Banner Clients Manager and the Banner Tracks Manager. You must add at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before you can add a Banner.

Components Banners Banners Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Banners Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you add a new Banner or edit an existing one. Note that you will need to create at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before you can create your first Banner.

Components Banners Banners Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Banners Options Joomla 3.0

Global options (configuration) for Banner Clients.

Components Banners Categories Joomla 2.5

The Banner Category Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Categories and create new ones. Note that Banner Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Contacts, News Feeds, and Web Links. From this screen you can navigate to the Banner Manager, Banner Clients Manager and the Banner Tracks Manager. You must add at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before you can add a Banner.

Components Banners Categories Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Categories Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Categories Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you can add a new Banner Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Category before you can create a Banner. Also, Banner Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Contacts, and News Feeds.

Components Banners Clients Joomla 2.5

The Banner Client Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Clients or create new ones. Note that you must have at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category defined before you can add your first Banner.

Components Banners Clients Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Clients Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you add a new Banner Client or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Client before you can create a Banner.

Components Banners Clients Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Tracks Joomla 3.0
Components Banners Tracks Joomla 2.5

The Banner Tracks Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Tracks or create new ones. Banner tracking is the ability to track impressions (when a banner is displayed) and clicks (when a banner is clicked).

Components Check in Configuration Joomla 3.0
Components Check-in Configuration Joomla 3.0

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Default permissions for the Check-in Component.</translate> <translate>

Components Contacts Categories Joomla 2.5

The Contact Category Manager is where you can edit existing Contact Categories and create new ones. Note that Contact Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Banners, News Feeds, and Web Links. From this screen, you can also navigate to the Contact Manager: Contacts screen.

Components Contacts Categories Joomla 3.0
Components Contacts Categories Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you can add a Contact Category or edit an existing Contact Category. Contact Categories allow you to organize contacts in your web site. Contact Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, News Feeds, and so on.

Components Contacts Categories Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Contacts Contacts Joomla 2.5

The Contact Manager screen allows you to add contact information to your Joomla! site. You can enter information such as name, address, phone and e-mail. You can also link contacts to registered users. Afterwards, you can use the Menu Manager to create front-end links to the the contacts.

Components Contacts Contacts Joomla 3.0
Components Contacts Contacts Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you can add a Contact or edit an existing Contact. Contacts allow you to list people on your web site. They also allow users to send e-mails to those people.

Components Contacts Contacts Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Fields Field Groups Joomla 3.0
Components Fields Field Groups Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Finder Manage Content Maps Joomla 3.0
Components Finder Manage Content Maps Joomla 2.5

This screen shows the content maps currently in the Smart Search index. Content maps allow you to cross-reference your indexed content (articles, etc) to related meta information such as the category in which it resides. Each content item that is indexed by Smart Search is added to one or more content maps that can be used as filters when searching the index.

Content maps are split into two parts:

  • Branches: These are super-containers for a particular type of information. For example, a branch could be "Section", "Category", "Event" or "Author".
  • Nodes: Nodes are the actual values for the meta information in a particular branch. The nodes are, for example, the names of the categories or authors.

These branches and nodes are what make up the advanced search panel available on the front-end. For each branch there can be a drop-down select list and the nodes are added as values to the respective list. More advanced site builders can override the default layouts and use multi-select lists or checkboxes instead.

It's important to note that branches and nodes from different content types are merged into the one list. A Joomla article in a category called "News" and a news feed or contact in a category named the same are mapped to the same node in the same branch. This is a little like tagging different types of content with the same label. The effect is that your site visitor does not have to know how your content is classified in order to set the correct filters to find it.

The content maps screen shows all the branches within the Smart Search index together with a number indicating the number of nodes within that branch. Clicking on a branch title allows you to see the nodes within that branch together with the number of content items that belong to that node. A content item can belong to multiple nodes within a branch as well as to multiple branches.

Components Finder Manage Indexed Content Joomla 2.5

This screen shows a list of all the content items that have been indexed in Smart Search.

If the list is empty then

  • Make sure that the Smart Search plug-in has been enabled.
    • To check if the Smart Search plug-in has been enabled:
      • Go to the Extensions → Plug-ins Manager.
      • Select "content" from the drop-down headed "Select type".
      • Find "Smart Search" in the list of plug-ins shown.
      • If there is a green tick in the Enabled column for Smart Search then the Smart Search plug-in has been enabled. If there is red circle then the Smart Search plug-in is currently disabled.
    • To enable the Smart Search plug-in:
      • Click on the red circle. This should change to a green tick indicating that the Smart Search plug-in is now enabled.
  • Click on the Index toolbar icon. This will open a window to show the progress of the indexing operation. The indexing operation may take some time depending on the number of content items on your site and the number of search words and phrases contained in each content item. A progress bar will indicate how much of the indexing process has been completed so far. Do not close this window until indexing has been completed. On sites with a large amount of content this may take a long time (tens of minutes).
Components Finder Manage Indexed Content Joomla 3.0
Components Finder Manage Search Filters Joomla 2.5

This screen shows the static search filters currently available for use in Smart Search.

Components Finder Manage Search Filters Joomla 3.0
Components Finder Manage Search Filters Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Finder Manage Search Filters Edit Joomla 2.5

This screen allows you to create a new search filter or amend an existing one.

Components Installer Configuration Joomla 3.0
Components Joomla Update Joomla 2.5

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

Components Joomla Update Joomla 3.0
Components Joomla Update Joomla 3.0
Components Joomla Update Configuration Joomla 3.0
Components Language Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Menus Configuration Joomla 3.0
Components Messages Configuration Joomla 3.0
Components Messaging Inbox Joomla 2.5

The Private Messaging screen allows you to send messages to other Back-end Joomla! users. You may read, write, send, and delete messages here. In addition, you may also manage message settings and grouping options.

Components Messaging Inbox Joomla 3.0
Components Messaging Read Joomla 2.5

This screen allows you to view and reply to a single private message only.

Components Messaging Read Joomla 3.0
Components Messaging Write Joomla 2.5

This screen lets you write and send private messages to others with the correct User Group permissions.

Components Messaging Write Joomla 3.0
Components Module Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Newsfeeds Categories Joomla 2.5

News Feed Categories allow you to categorize different website feeds entering your site for better organization.

Components Newsfeeds Categories Joomla 3.0
Components Newsfeeds Categories Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Newsfeeds Categories Edit Joomla 2.5

The New/Edit page for the News Feeds Category Manager is a create/edit screen that allows website administrators to create or edit News Feed Categories. Categories allow a broken down structure of News Feeds. You must have at least one category before you can create any News Feeds!

Components Newsfeeds Feeds Joomla 2.5

The News Feed Manager screen allows you to add News Feeds from other sites to your Joomla! site. You can add links to these feeds for users by creating News Feed layouts in Menu Item Manager - New/Edit.

Components Newsfeeds Feeds Joomla 3.0
Components Newsfeeds Feeds Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you add a new News Feed or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one News Feed Category before you can create your first News Feed.

Components Newsfeeds Feeds Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Plug-in Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Plug-in Manager Options Joomla 3.0

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Plugins Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Plugins.</translate>

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Components Redirect Manager Joomla 2.5

This component is primarily used for redirecting URLs for web pages that no longer exist on your website to web pages that are working. The URL you want to redirect from must not be a working one on your website which actually loads a web page. It can be the URL to a web page which you have disabled in the Joomla! back-end administrator interface. The Source URL you specify when you create the redirect should be the full URL as you would type it in your web browser. The component will only display the last portion of the source URL in the redirect listing. The Destination URL you specify when you create a redirect must be the full URL as well. To work the component requires the redirect plugin to be active.

Components Redirect Manager Joomla 3.0
Components Redirect Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you can add a new redirect or edit an existing one. The URL you want to redirect from must not be a working one on your website which actually loads a web page. It can be the URL to a web page which you have disabled in the Joomla! back-end administrator interface. The Source URL you specify when you create the redirect should be the full URL as you would type it in your web browser. The Destination URL you specify when you create a redirect must be the full URL as well.

Components Redirect Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Redirect Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Search Joomla 3.0
Components Search Joomla 3.0
Components Search Joomla 2.5

The Search Statistics screen allows you to see how many searches were done for each keyword combination and how many results were returned for each search.

Components Search Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Search Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Tags Manager Joomla 3.0
Components Tags Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Tags Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Template Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Version History Joomla 3.0
Components Version History Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Version History screen allows you to manage prior versions of the item being edited. Version history is available for [[<tvar name=1>Help4.x:Articles:_Edit</tvar>/en|Articles]], [[<tvar name=2>Help4.x:Banners:_Edit</tvar>/en|Banners]] and [[<tvar name=3>Help4.x:Banners:_New_or_Edit_Client</tvar>/en|Clients]], [[<tvar name=4>Help4.x:Contacts:_Edit</tvar>/en|Contacts]], [[<tvar name=5>Help4.x:News_Feeds:_Edit</tvar>/en|News Feeds]], [[<tvar name=6>Help4.x:User_Notes:_New_or_Edit</tvar>/en|User Notes]], and all Categories.


Each time you save the item with new changes, a new version is created automatically. You can control how many versions to keep for each item in the Options for the component. You can also choose to keep one or more versions forever. If so marked, these versions will not be deleted automatically, even if you exceed the maximum number of versions you have entered in the options.


Note: If you use versioning, [[<tvar name=1>J3.x:Adding_custom_fields</tvar>/en|custom fields]] are not stored in different versions.

Components Web Links Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Web Links Manager Options Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Web Links Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for all web link menu items.</translate>

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Components Weblinks Categories Joomla 3.0
Components Weblinks Categories Joomla 3.0

Web Links Categories are for the Web Links Component only. They are separate from other Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, News Feeds and Contacts.

Components Weblinks Categories Joomla 2.5

The Web Links Category Manager is where you can edit existing Web Links Categories and create new ones. Note that Web Links Categories are separate from other Categories, such as Categories for Articles, Banners, News Feeds, and Contacts. From this screen, you can also navigate to the Web Links Manager screen.

Components Weblinks Categories Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you can add a new Web Link Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Web Link Category before you can create a Web Link. Also, Web Link Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, and News Feeds.

Components Weblinks Categories Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Weblinks Categories Edit Joomla 3.0

The Web Link Category form is used to create a new Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Web Link Category before you can create a Web Link. Also, Web Link Categories are separated from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, and News Feeds.

Components Weblinks Links Joomla 3.0
Components Weblinks Links Joomla 3.0

The Weblinks component allows you to manage links to other web sites and organize them into categories to display on your site. Optionally you may allow visitors to add new links. This component is not included in Joomla 4. It must be obtained from the download site (https://downloads.joomla.org/extensions/weblinks) and installed as for any other extension.

Components Weblinks Links Joomla 2.5

The Web Links Manager allows you to add, edit and remove links to other web sites on your Joomla! web site, and organize them into categories. You can then display these links on your site, and optionally let visitors add new links.

Components Weblinks Links Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you add a new Web Link or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Web Links Category before you can create your first Web Link.

Components Weblinks Links Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Weblinks Links Edit Joomla 3.0

This form is used to add a new Web Link or edit an existing link. Note that you need to create at least one Web Links Category before you can create your first Web Link.

Contacts Joomla 3.0
Contacts Joomla 3.0

The Contacts list shows selected information for contacts and provides links to edit or add information such as name, address, phone and e-mail. You can also link contacts to registered users. Afterwards, you can use the Menu Manager to create front-end links to the the contacts.

Contacts: Categories Joomla 3.0
Contacts: Categories Joomla 3.0

Contact Categories allow you to organize contacts in your web site. Contact Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, News Feeds, and so on.

Contacts: Edit Joomla 3.0

Contacts allow you to list people and their personal information on your web site, not necessarily registered users. You may also allow anyone, or just registered users, to send e-mails to those people. The Edit Form is where you add a new Contact or edit an existing Contact.


Be aware: If a contact has a menu item then the Contact Menu Settings override some settings available here. Be careful not to disclose personal information by mistake!

Contacts: Edit Joomla 3.0

Contacts allow you to list people and their personal information on your web site, not necessarily registered users. You may also allow anyone, or just registered users, to send e-mails to those people. The Edit Form is where you add a new Contact or edit an existing Contact.


Be aware: If a contact has a menu item then the Contact Menu Settings override some settings available here. Be careful not to disclose personal information by mistake!

Contacts: Edit Category Joomla 3.0

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Contacts: Edit Category Joomla 3.0

Contact Categories allow you to organize contacts in your web site. Contact Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, News Feeds, and so on.

Content Security Policy Reports Joomla 3.0
Content Security Policy Reports Joomla 3.0

The Content Security Policy Reports list is used to review and manage collected CSP reports.

Content Security Policy: Options Joomla 3.0
Content Security Policy: Options Joomla 3.0

The Content Security Policy Options screen is used to set up the default CSP.

Field Groups Joomla 3.0

The Field Groups screen is used to list, add and edit Field Groups.


Field Groups help to organise fields for data entry. Each Group will appear as a separate Tab in the data entry form.


The helpscreen show as example Contacts.

Field Groups Joomla 3.0

Field Groups help to organise fields for data entry. Each Group will appear as a separate Tab in the data entry form. The example screenshot shows Field Groups for Contacts.

Field Groups: Edit Joomla 3.0

Field Groups are used to collect related fields under a named Tab in a data entry form.


The helpscreen show as example Contacts.

Field Groups: Edit Joomla 3.0

Field Groups are used to collect related fields under a named Tab in a data entry form.


The helpscreen show as example Contacts.

Fields: Edit Joomla 3.0

This is where you can add and edit Fields in Articles, Contacts, and Users.


The helpscreen show as example Users.

Fields: Edit Joomla 3.0

This is where you can add and edit Fields in Articles, Contacts, and Users.


The helpscreen show as example Users.

Installer: Options Joomla 3.0

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Installer: Options Joomla 3.0

Installer Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Installer.

Joomla Update Joomla 3.0

This screen allows Joomla! to be updated quickly using an update package from the Joomla! code repository.

Joomla Update Joomla 3.0

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This screen allows Joomla! to be updated quickly using an update package from the Joomla! code repository.</translate> <translate>

Joomla Update Problems Joomla 3.0
Languages: Options Joomla 3.0
Languages: Options Joomla 3.0

Languages Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Languages.

Mail Template: Edit Joomla 3.0

The Mail Template Edit form allows you to change the default text for the Subject, Body and/or HTML Body.

Mail Template: Edit Joomla 3.0

The Mail Template Edit form allows you to change the default text for the Subject, Body and/or HTML Body.

Mail Templates Joomla 3.0

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Mail Templates: Options Joomla 3.0

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Mail Templates: Options Joomla 3.0

Mail Templates: Options sets global parameters used for all system emails.

Menus: Options Joomla 3.0
Menus: Options Joomla 3.0

Menu Options allow the setting of parameters used globally on all menus such as, Title, CSS Class and Permissions.

Messages: Options Joomla 3.0

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Messages: Options Joomla 3.0

Messaging Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Messaging.

Modules: Options Joomla 3.0

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Modules: Options Joomla 3.0

Modules Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Modules.

Multilingual Associations Joomla 3.0

The Multilingual Associations Component is a tool that allows editing of associated items side-by-side without the need to go back and forth.


This screen is used to set up an Association between an item and installed site languages.

Multilingual Associations Joomla 3.0

The Multilingual Associations Component is a tool that allows editing of associated items side-by-side without the need to go back and forth.


This screen is used to set up an Association between an item and installed site languages.

Multilingual Associations: Edit Joomla 3.0

Used to add or edit associations between languages displayed on a multilingual website.

Multilingual Associations: Edit Joomla 3.0

Used to add or edit associations between languages displayed on a multilingual website.

Multilingual Associations: Options Joomla 3.0

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Multilingual Associations: Options Joomla 3.0

Default permissions used for all content in the Multilingual Associations Component.

News Feeds Joomla 3.0
News Feeds: Categories Joomla 3.0
News Feeds: Categories Joomla 3.0

News Feed Categories allow you to categorise different website feeds entering your site for better organisation.

News Feeds: Edit Joomla 3.0

This is where you add a new News Feed or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one News Feed Category before you can create your first News Feed.

News Feeds: Edit Joomla 3.0

This is where you add a new News Feed or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one News Feed Category before you can create your first News Feed.

News Feeds: Edit Category Joomla 3.0

The News Feeds Edit/New Category screen allows administrators to create or edit News Feed Categories for better organisation of multiple News Feeds.


You must have at least one category before you can create any News Feeds!

News Feeds: Edit Category Joomla 3.0

The News Feeds Edit/New Category screen allows administrators to create or edit News Feed Categories for better organisation of multiple News Feeds.


You must have at least one category before you can create any News Feeds!

Plugin: Options Joomla 3.0

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Plugin: Options Joomla 3.0

Plugins Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Plugins.

Private Messages Joomla 3.0
Private Messages Joomla 3.0

The Private Messaging screen allows you to send messages to other Back-end Joomla! users who have permission to send and receive messages. You may read, write, send, and delete messages here. In addition, you may also manage message settings and grouping options.

Private Messages: Read Joomla 3.0
Private Messages: Read Joomla 3.0

This screen allows you to view and reply to a single private message only.

Private Messages: Write Joomla 3.0
Private Messages: Write Joomla 3.0

This screen lets you write and send private messages to others with the correct User Group permissions.

Redirect: Options Joomla 3.0

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Redirect: Options Joomla 3.0

Redirect Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Redirects.

Redirects: Links Joomla 3.0
Redirects: Links Joomla 3.0

This component is used for redirecting URLs for web pages that no longer exist on your website to web pages that are working. The URL you want to redirect from must not be a working one on your website which actually loads a web page. It can be the URL to a web page which you have disabled. The Expired URL you specify when you create the redirect should be the full URL as you would type it in your web browser. The component will only display the last portion of the source URL in the redirect listing. The New URL you specify when you create a redirect must be the full URL as well. You must have the Use URL Rewriting option enabled in your Joomla! installation Global Configuration options in order for the redirects you create to function.

Redirects: New or Edit Joomla 3.0
Redirects: New or Edit Joomla 3.0

This is where you can add a new redirect or edit an existing one. The URL you want to redirect from must not be a working one on your website which actually loads a web page. It can be the URL to a web page which you have disabled in the Joomla! back-end administrator interface. The Source URL you specify when you create the redirect should be the full URL as you would type it in your web browser. The Destination URL you specify when you create a redirect must be the full URL as well.

Scheduled Tasks Joomla 3.0

Scheduled Tasks are used to run routine site maintenance tasks as an alternative to server cron jobs. The tasks are defined in plugins in the task group. A number of task plugins are supplied and can be used as examples for creating other specialised tasks.

Scheduled Tasks Joomla 3.0

Scheduled Tasks are used to run routine site maintenance tasks as an alternative to server cron jobs. The tasks are defined in plugins in the task group. A number of task plugins are supplied and can be used as examples for creating other specialised tasks.

Scheduled Tasks: Edit Joomla 3.0
Scheduled Tasks: Edit Joomla 3.0

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Scheduled Tasks: Options Joomla 3.0

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Scheduled Tasks: Options Joomla 3.0
Screen.banner.categories.15 Joomla 1.5

The Banner Category Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Categories and create new ones. Note that Banner Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Contacts, News Feeds, and Web Links. From this screen, you can also navigate to the Banner Manager and the Banner Client Manager.

Screen.banner.categories.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new Banner Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Category before you can create a Banner. Also, Banner Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Contacts, and News Feeds.

Note that the screen for adding and editing Banner Categories is the same screen used to create Article Categories. However, for Banner Categories, the only required field is the Title. Published, Section, Category Order, and Access Level are not used. An Image and Description may be entered, but they are not displayed on the web site.

Screen.banners.15 Joomla 1.5

The Banner Manager is where you can edit existing Banners and create new ones. You can also navigate to the Banner Client Manager and the Banner Category Manager. You must add at least one Banner Client and Banner Category before you can add a Banner.

Screen.banners.client.15 Joomla 1.5

The Banner Client Manager is where you can edit existing Banner Clients and create new ones. Note that you must have at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category defined before you can add your first Banner.

Screen.banners.client.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new Banner Client or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Banner Client before you can create a Banner.

Screen.banners.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new Banner or edit an existing one. Note that you will need to create at least one Banner Client and one Banner Category before you can create your first Banner.

Screen.contact details.categories.15 Joomla 1.5

The Contact Category Manager is where you can edit existing Contact Categories and create new ones. Note that Contact Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Banners, News Feeds, and Web Links. From this screen, you can also navigate to the Contact Manager screen.

Screen.contact details.categories.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you can add a new Contact Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Contact Category before you can create a Contact. Also, Contact Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, News Feeds, and so on.

Note that the screen for adding and editing Contact Categories is the same screen used to create Article Categories. However, for Contact Categories, the only required field is Title. Published, Section, Category Order, and Access Level are not used. An Image and Description may be entered, but they are not displayed on the web site.

Screen.contactmanager.15 Joomla 1.5

The Contact Manager screen allows you to add contact information to your Joomla! site. You can enter information such as name, address, phone and e-mail. You can also link contacts to registered users. Afterwards, you can use the Menu Manager to create front-end links to the the contacts.

Screen.contactmanager.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you can add a Contact or edit an existing Contact. Contacts allow you to list people on your web site. They also allow users to send e-mails to those people.

Screen.newsfeeds.15 Joomla 1.5

The News Feed Manager screen allows you to add News Feeds from other sites to your Joomla! site. You can add links to these feeds for users by creating News Feed layouts in Menu Item Manager - New/Edit.

Screen.newsfeeds.categories.15 Joomla 1.5

News Feed Categories allow you to categorize different website feeds entering your site for better organization. You can also create menu items specific to certain News Feed Categories for a better Front-end user experience.

Screen.newsfeeds.categories.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

The New/Edit page for the News Feeds Category Manager is a create/edit screen that allows website administrators to create or edit News Feed Categories. Categories allow a broken down structure of News Feeds. You must have at least one category before you can create any News Feeds!

Screen.newsfeeds.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new News Feed or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one News Feed Category before you can create your first News Feed.

Screen.polls.15 Joomla 1.5

The Poll Component allows you to create poll questions for your site. Site visitors can then respond to the poll questions. This Component allows you to place up to 12 questions, or 'options', in each poll question.

You can place a Poll on a web page using either a Poll Module (in the Modules Site - Poll) or a Poll Layout Menu Item (in the Menu Item Manager - New/Edit - Internal Link - Polls).

Screen.polls.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new Poll or edit an existing Poll. You can place Polls on a web page by adding a Poll Module that references this Poll. See the Module Manager - Site for more information about Poll Modules.

Screen.screen.weblink.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you add a new Web Link or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Web Link Category before you can create your first Web Link.

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The Search Statistics screen allows you to see how many searches were done for each keyword combination and how many results were returned for each search.

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The Web Links Manager allows you to add links to other web sites at your Joomla! web site. You can add links to these sites by creating Web Link layouts in the Menu Item Manager - New/Edit.

Screen.weblinks.categories.15 Joomla 1.5

The Web Links Category Manager is where you can edit existing Web Links Categories and create new ones. Note that Web Links Categories are separate from other Categories, such as for Articles, Banners, News Feeds, and Contacts. From this screen, you can also navigate to the Web Links Manager screen.

Screen.weblinks.categories.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you can add a new Web Link Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Web Link Category before you can create a Web Link. Also, Web Link Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, and News Feeds.

Note that the screen for adding and editing Web Link Categories looks the same screen used to create Article Categories. However, for Web Link Categories, the only required field is Title. Published, Section, Category Order, and Access Level are not used. An Image and Description may be entered, but they are not displayed on the web site.

Smart Search: Content Maps Joomla 3.0

This screen shows the content maps currently in the Smart Search index. Content maps allow you to cross-reference your indexed content (articles, etc) to related meta information such as the category in which it resides. Each content item that is indexed by Smart Search is added to one or more content maps that can be used as filters when searching the index.


Content maps are split into two parts:

  • Map Group: These are super-containers for a particular type of information. For example, a Map Group could be "Type", "Category", "Event", "Language" or "Author".
  • Content Map: Content maps are the actual values for the meta information in a particular Map Group. The Content Maps are, for example, the names of the categories or authors.

These Map Groups and Content Maps are what make up the advanced search panel available on the front-end. For each Map Group there can be a drop-down select list and the Content Maps are added as values to the respective list. More advanced site builders can override the default layouts and use multi-select lists or checkboxes instead.


It's important to note that Map Groups and Content Maps from different content types are merged into the one list. A Joomla article in a category called "News" and a news feed or contact in a category named the same are mapped to the same Content Map in the same Map Group. This is a little like tagging different types of content with the same label. The effect is that your site visitor does not have to know how your content is classified in order to set the correct filters to find it.


The content maps screen shows all the Map Groups within the Smart Search index together with a number indicating the number of Content Maps within that Map Group and the items within a Contrent Map. Clicking on a Map Groups number allows you to see the Content Map within that Map Group together with the number of content items that belong to that Content Map. A content item can belong to multiple Content Maps within a Map Group as well as to multiple Map Groups.

Smart Search: Content Maps Joomla 3.0
Smart Search: Indexed Content Joomla 3.0
Smart Search: Indexed Content Joomla 3.0

This screen shows a list of all the content items that have been indexed in Smart Search. If the list is empty then

  • Make sure that the Smart Search plug-in has been enabled.
    • To check if the Smart Search plug-in has been enabled:
      • Select System from the Administrator menu and then Plugins from the Manage panel.
      • Select "content" from the Filter Options -Select Type- list.
      • Find "Smart Search" in the list of plug-ins shown.
      • If there is a green tick in the Status column for Smart Search then the Smart Search plug-in has been enabled. If there is red cross then the Smart Search plug-in is currently disabled.
    • To enable the Smart Search plug-in:
      • Click on the red cross. This should change to a green tick indicating that the Smart Search plug-in is now enabled.
Smart Search: New or Edit Filter Joomla 3.0
Smart Search: New or Edit Filter Joomla 3.0

This screen allows you to create a new search filter or amend an existing one.

Smart Search: Search Filters Joomla 3.0
Smart Search: Search Filters Joomla 3.0

This screen shows the search filters currently available for use in Smart Search. For example, you could define a filter to list Articles by a specific Author. You can then select that filter in a Menu item or Module to search for words or phrases only in Articlaes by that Author.

Smart Search: Search Term Analysis Joomla 3.0

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Smart Search: Search Term Analysis Joomla 3.0

Displays a list of phrases used by site visitors for site searching. The Smart Search component Option - Gather Search Statistics needs to be set to Yes to allow statistics to be collected.

Stages List: Basic Workflow Joomla 3.0

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Stages List: Basic Workflow Joomla 3.0

The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.


For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.

Tags Joomla 3.0

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Tags Joomla 3.0

Used to view a list of existing Tags, edit current and create new Tags.

Tags: New or Edit Joomla 3.0
Tags: New or Edit Joomla 3.0

Used to add or edit tags which can be used to display content by tag name on your Joomla! website.

Tags: Options Joomla 3.0
Tags: Options Joomla 3.0

Used to set global defaults for menu items that display tags. These default values will be used when "Use Global" is selected for an option in a Tags menu item. For example, to show the 'Tag Name' for a Tagged Items List in your Tags menu items, then set that option to "Show" here and it will be the default value. You do not need to set any of these options. Your Joomla site will work with the default settings.

Template: Options Joomla 3.0

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Template: Options Joomla 3.0

Template Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Templates.

Transitions List: Basic Workflow Joomla 3.0

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Transitions List: Basic Workflow Joomla 3.0

The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.


For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.

Users Access Levels Joomla 3.0
Users: Viewing Access Levels Joomla 3.0

This screen shows a list of User Access Levels.

Users: Viewing Access Levels Joomla 3.0

This screen shows a list of User Access Levels.

Workflows List Joomla 3.0

The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.


For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.

Workflows List Joomla 3.0

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The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.</translate>

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For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.</translate>

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Content Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Articles Joomla 3.0

The Articles list is used to find, mark featured, add, and edit articles.


Articles are the basic units of information in the content system and the bottom level in the content hierarchy. Each Article is in exactly one Category.

Articles Joomla 3.0

The Articles list is used to find, mark featured, add, and edit articles.


Articles are the basic units of information in the content system and the bottom level in the content hierarchy. Each Article is in exactly one Category.

Articles: Categories Joomla 3.0

The Articles Categories list is used to find, add, and edit articles categories.</translate>

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Categories are are used to organise Articles for ease of management and display. They can be organised into tree-like structures like file systems. All Articles must be assigned either to a parent Category or a child Category.</translate> <translate>

Articles: Categories Joomla 3.0

The Articles Categories list is used to find, add, and edit articles categories.


Categories are are used to organise Articles for ease of management and display. They can be organised into tree-like structures like file systems. All Articles must be assigned either to a parent Category or a child Category.

Articles: Edit Joomla 3.0

This screen is used to add a new or edit a existing Article, usually using a Wysiwyg editor. The default editor is TinyMCE but if other editors are installed the default editor may be set to something else for the site as a whole or for individual users.


Most parameters have suitable defaults but you might wish to set a specific Category or provide article-specific Metadata.

Articles: Edit Joomla 3.0

This screen is used to add a new or edit a existing Article, usually using a Wysiwyg editor. The default editor is TinyMCE but if other editors are installed the default editor may be set to something else for the site as a whole or for individual users.


Most parameters have suitable defaults but you might wish to set a specific Category or provide article-specific Metadata.

Articles: Edit Category Joomla 3.0

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Articles: Edit Category Joomla 3.0

Categories are are used to organize Articles, Contacts and other components for ease of management and display. They can be organised into tree-like structures like file systems. For example, category Pets may be a parent to category Dogs, category Cats and Category Goldfish. Categories can be nested to any level. All Articles must be assigned either to a parent Category or a child Category or to the special Category called 'Uncategorized'.


The edit form is used to create a new Category or to alter the properties of an existing Category.

Articles: Featured Joomla 3.0

Used to control which 'Featured Articles' are displayed on the Front Page and in what order they are displayed. The Front Page is often the Home page of a web site, but it can be any page in the site.

Articles: Featured Joomla 3.0

Used to control which 'Featured Articles' are displayed on the Front Page and in what order they are displayed. The Front Page is often the Home page of a web site, but it can be any page in the site.

Articles: Options Joomla 3.0

Used to set global defaults for [[<tvar name=1>#menus</tvar>|menu items that display articles]]. These default values will be used when 'Use Global' is selected for an option in an Articles menu item.


For example, to show the 'Create Date' for an article in your Articles menu items, then set that option to 'Show' here and it will be the default value.


You do not need to set any of these options. Your Joomla site will work with the default settings.

Articles: Options Joomla 3.0

Used to set global defaults for menu items that display articles. These default values will be used when 'Use Global' is selected for an option in an Articles menu item.


For example, to show the 'Create Date' for an article in your Articles menu items, then set that option to 'Show' here and it will be the default value.


You do not need to set any of these options. Your Joomla site will work with the default settings.

Components Article Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Components Content Categories Joomla 2.5

The Category Manager is where you can edit existing Categories and create new ones. Articles in Joomla! are organized into Sections and Categories. Categories are the second level of organization underneath Sections. Every Section contains one or more Categories. The special Section 'Uncategorized' has a special Category also called 'Uncategorized'. These are built into Joomla!.

Components Content Categories Joomla 3.0
Components Content Categories Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you can add a new Category or edit an existing Category. Categories allow you to display related Articles together on a page and to filter Articles in the Article Manager. All Articles are assigned either to a Category that you create or to the special Category called 'Uncategorized'.

Components Content Categories Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Fields Field Groups Joomla 3.0
Components Fields Field Groups Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Fields Fields Joomla 3.0
Components Fields Fields Edit Joomla 3.0
Components Media Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Content Article Manager Joomla 2.5

The Article Manager is used to add and edit articles. See Toolbar below for a detailed list of all functions.

Content Article Manager Joomla 3.0
Content Article Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Content Article Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

This is the back-end screen where you can add and edit Articles. The same screen is used for adding a new Article and editing an existing Article. You can also select the Section and Category for an Article and indicate whether or not it is Published and if it is selected to appear on the Front Page.

The Article's content is edited using the default editor selected in the User Manager - New/Edit. The Joomla! default editor is called TinyMCE.

A number of Parameters can be set for the Article. Metadata can also be entered.

Content Article Manager Options Joomla 2.5

This screen is where you can set global defaults for menu items that display articles. These default values will be used when you select "Use Global" for an option in an Articles menu item. For example, if you normally want to show the Create Date for an article in your Articles menu items, then set that option to "Show" here and it will be the default value. You do not need to set any of these options. Your Joomla site will work with the default settings.

Article options are divided into nine groups as follows. Each controls the appearance of the listed type of layout.

  • Articles: Articles in Single Article or blog layouts.
  • Editing Layout: Front-end article add/edit layout.
  • Category: Single Category layouts -- for example, when you click on a category to view the articles it contains.
  • Categories: Articles Categories layout.
  • Blog/Featured Layouts: Featured and Category Blog Layout.
  • List Layouts: Category List Layout.
  • Shared Options: Shared options for list, blog, and featured layouts.
  • Integration: Feed Link and Read More options.
  • Permissions: ALC permissions for actions on articles.
Content Featured Articles Joomla 2.5

The Featured Articles is the place where you control which Articles are displayed on the Front Page and in what order they are displayed. The Front Page is often the Home page of a web site, but it can be any page in the site. The Front Page is created using a Menu Item with the Front Page layout.

Content Featured Articles Joomla 3.0
Content Media Manager Joomla 2.5

The Media Manager is a very useful tool for uploading or deleting files in the <joomlaroot>/images/ directory on your web server. You can upload new files, delete existing ones, and create sub-directories. The Media Manager offers two views: thumbnails view and details view. The first (thumbnails view) will show a preview of the image files. The second (details view) will show the file name, dimensions, and file size. There is also a handy 'delete' button next to each file.

Content Media Manager Joomla 3.0
Extensions Language Manager Content Joomla 2.5

In the Language Manager: Content Languages tab you can set the Native Title, Language Code, SEF Prefix, and Image Prefixes of the installed or to be installed languages.

These are used when you set your site as multilanguage. See Language Switcher Tutorial.

Field Groups Joomla 3.0

The Field Groups screen is used to list, add and edit Field Groups.


Field Groups help to organise fields for data entry. Each Group will appear as a separate Tab in the data entry form.


The helpscreen show as example Contacts.

Field Groups Joomla 3.0

Field Groups help to organise fields for data entry. Each Group will appear as a separate Tab in the data entry form. The example screenshot shows Field Groups for Contacts.

Field Groups: Edit Joomla 3.0

Field Groups are used to collect related fields under a named Tab in a data entry form.


The helpscreen show as example Contacts.

Field Groups: Edit Joomla 3.0

Field Groups are used to collect related fields under a named Tab in a data entry form.


The helpscreen show as example Contacts.

Fields Joomla 3.0

Fields are used to display additional attributes of Articles, Contacts and Users. The data are entered in the Backend and displayed in the Frontend.


The helpscreen show as example Articles.

Fields Joomla 3.0

Fields are used to display additional attributes of Articles, Contacts and Users. The data are entered in the Backend and displayed in the Frontend.


The helpscreen show as example Articles.

Fields: Edit Joomla 3.0

This is where you can add and edit Fields in Articles, Contacts, and Users.


The helpscreen show as example Users.

Fields: Edit Joomla 3.0

This is where you can add and edit Fields in Articles, Contacts, and Users.


The helpscreen show as example Users.

Media Joomla 3.0

The Media Manager is a tool for managing files in the <tvar name=1>[joomlaroot]/images/</tvar> folder and other user defined local folders. Tools available include:</translate>

  • <translate> upload a new image (or document)</translate>
  • <translate> delete an existing image</translate>
  • <translate> rename an image</translate>
  • <translate> edit an image</translate>
  • <translate> get an image link</translate>
  • <translate> create a new folder.</translate>

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Media Joomla 3.0

The Media Manager is a tool for managing files in the [joomlaroot]/images/ folder and other user defined local folders. Tools available include:

  • upload a new image (or document)
  • delete an existing image
  • rename an image
  • edit an image
  • get an image link
  • create a new folder.
Media: Options Joomla 3.0

Media Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Media. Control the file types allowed for uploading, MIME type check, MIME type blacklisting, and more options.

Media: Options Joomla 3.0

Media Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Media. Control the file types allowed for uploading, MIME type check, MIME type blacklisting, and more options.

Screen.content.15 Joomla 1.5

The Article Manager is the place in the back-end where you can add and manage all of the articles for your web site.

Screen.content.categories.15 Joomla 1.5

The Category Manager is where you can edit existing Categories and create new ones. Articles in Joomla! are organized into Sections and Categories. Categories are the second level of organization underneath Sections. Every Section contains one or more Categories. The special Section 'Uncategorized' has a special Category also called 'Uncategorized'. These are built into Joomla!.

Screen.content.categories.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you can add a new Category to a Section or edit an existing Category. Categories are used to organize the Articles within a Section. Sections and Categories allow you to display related Articles together on a page and to filter Articles in the Article Manager. All Articles are assigned either to a Category that you create or to the special Category called 'Uncategorized'.

Screen.content.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is the back-end screen where you can add and edit Articles. The same screen is used for adding a new Article and editing an existing Article. You can also select the Section and Category for an Article and indicate whether or not it is Published and if it is selected to appear on the Front Page.

The Article's content is edited using the default editor selected in the User Manager - New/Edit. The Joomla! default editor is called TinyMCE.

A number of Parameters can be set for the Article. Metadata can also be entered.

Screen.frontpage.15 Joomla 1.5

The Front Page Manager is the place where you control which Articles are displayed on the Front Page and in what order they are displayed. The Front Page is often the Home page of a web site, but it can be any page in the site. The Front Page is created using a Menu Item with the Front Page layout.

Screen.sections.15 Joomla 1.5

Articles in Joomla! are organized into Sections and Categories. Sections are the top-level of organization and Categories go under Sections. The Section Manager is the place where you can edit existing Sections and create new ones. For example, a web site might have the following organization:

  • People
    • Volunteers, Staff, Board Members
  • Projects
    • Major Projects, Small Projects
  • Events
    • Local Events, National Events

In this example, 'People', 'Projects', and 'Events' would be the Sections. The sub-topics under each Section (for example, 'Volunteers', 'Staff', and 'Board Members') would be the Categories for each Section. When an Article is added, it would be assigned a Section (for example 'People') and a Category (for example, 'Board Members').

You can have an many or as few Sections and Categories as you need. Joomla! has a built-in Section and Category called 'Uncategorized'. This allows you to create Articles without creating or assigning any Section or Category. You just assign the Article to the 'Uncategorized' Section.

Sections are used for two reasons. The first reason is for organizing Articles on your web pages. The Section Blog Layout and Section Layout allow you to display multiple Articles on a page for a given Section. So, in the example above, you could have a page for 'People' that shows Articles related to this Section. A second reason to use Sections is to help manage your Articles in the back-end Article Manager. If you have a large number of Articles, you can filter by Section so you only see the Articles from one Section.

Screen.sections.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

There is where you can add a new Section or edit an existing Section. Sections in Joomla! are used to organize Articles. Sections are the top-level of organization, and each Section contains one or more Categories. Sections and Categories allow you to organize your Articles and display related Articles together on a page. All Articles are assigned either to a Section you create or to the special Section called 'Uncategorized'.

Stages List: Basic Workflow Joomla 3.0

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The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.</translate>

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For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.</translate>

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Stages List: Basic Workflow Joomla 3.0

The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.


For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.

Transitions List: Basic Workflow Joomla 3.0

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The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.</translate>

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For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.</translate>

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Transitions List: Basic Workflow Joomla 3.0

The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.


For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.

Workflows List Joomla 3.0

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The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.</translate>

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For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.</translate>

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Workflows List Joomla 3.0

The Publishing Workflow component is used to replace static states (unpublished, published, trashed and archived) with a more generic approach. This way you can easily create a customized workflow to manage your articles within a component.


For more information see the Workflow Tutorial.

Extension Management Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Extensions Extension Manager Database Joomla 2.5

This screen checks that your database table structure is up to date with your Joomla programs and lets you try to fix any problems that are found.

In a normal Joomla version update, changes to the database table structure (also called "schema") are done automatically to keep the database version synchronized with the Joomla version. If an update is done manually, or if some part of an automatic update fails, the database schema might not be updated to match the version of the Joomla program files. In this case you will see a list of database problems on the screen. You can normally fix any problems by clicking on the Fix button.

Extensions Extension Manager Database Joomla 3.0
Extensions Extension Manager Discover Joomla 2.5

This screen allows you to discover extensions that have not gone through the normal installation process. This provides a method to install large extensions which are not possible to install using the normal process. For example, some extensions are too large in file size to upload using the web interface due to limitations of the web hosting environment. Using this feature you can upload extension files directly to your web server using some other means such as FTP or SFTP and place those extension files into the appropriate directory. You can then use the discover feature to find the newly uploaded extension and activate it in your Joomla! installation. Using the discover operation you can also discover and install multiple extensions at the same time.

Extensions Extension Manager Discover Joomla 3.0
Extensions Extension Manager Install Joomla 2.5

Extensions are add-ons that expand the functionality of Joomla!. Extensions are used to add capabilities to Joomla! that do not exist in the standard package. Hundreds of Extensions are available for Joomla!, with more being developed all of the time.

Extensions are categorized into five types, as follows:

  • A Component is a mini-application that renders the main body of the page. Examples of Components are Contacts, the Front Page, and News Feeds.
  • A Module is a smaller Extension typically used for rendering a small element that displays across multiple pages. Examples of Modules include Menus and Related Items.
  • A Plugin is a section of code that runs when a pre-defined event happens within Joomla!. For example, editors are Plugins that run when an edit session is opened.
  • The Language Extension allows for the Front-end and Back-end of Joomla! to be presented in any language for which a language Extension exists. This way, Joomla! can be released in a new language with no changes to the core program.
  • A Template controls the way the content of a web site is displayed, including the location and layout of elements, colors, fonts, and so on. Templates allow the appearance of the web site to be separated from its content.
Extensions Extension Manager Install Joomla 3.0
Extensions Extension Manager Languages Joomla 2.5

This screen will display any available language in the accredited languages Joomla server. You will be able to check and install all the language packages listed in the screen.

Extensions Extension Manager Languages Joomla 3.0

This screen will display any available language in the accredited languages Joomla server. You will be able to check and install all the language packages listed in the screen.

Extensions Extension Manager languages Joomla 2.5

This screen allows you to quickly and simply install Joomla accredited language packs with ease without having to download them from JED. Please see the Language Switcher Tutorial for further information about what to do when you have installed your Joomla language pack to turn it into a true multilingual site.

Extensions Extension Manager languages Joomla 3.0
Extensions Extension Manager Languages Joomla 3.0

This screen will display any available language in the accredited languages Joomla server. You will be able to check and install all the language packages listed in the screen.</translate>

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Extensions Extension Manager Manage Joomla 2.5

This screen allows you to Enable/Disable extensions. To Enable/Disable an extension is the same as to Publish/Unpublish it. In addition you can uninstall extensions from this screen as well.

Extensions Extension Manager Manage Joomla 3.0
Extensions Extension Manager Update Joomla 2.5

This screen allows you to update installed extensions. You will only be able to update extensions which support this feature. For extensions which support this feature, you will be able to perform an in-place update of the extension without having to upload and install the updated extension files like you did with previous versions of Joomla!. The update feature utilizes standard HTTP connection mechanisms to download the extension update files from a remote update server.

Extensions Extension Manager Update Joomla 3.0
Extensions Extension Manager Update Sites Joomla 3.0
Extensions Extension Manager Warnings Joomla 2.5

This screen will display any warnings related to extensions you have installed in your Joomla! installation. Warnings such as possible conflicts in your installation or dependency failures may appear here.

Extensions Extension Manager Warnings Joomla 3.0
Extensions: Discover Joomla 3.0

This screen allows you to discover extensions that have not gone through the normal installation process. This provides a method to install large extensions which are not possible to install using the normal process. For example, some extensions are too large in file size to upload using the web interface due to limitations of the web hosting environment. Using this feature you can upload extension files directly to your web server using some other means such as FTP or SFTP and place those extension files into the appropriate directory. You can then use the discover feature to find the newly uploaded extension and activate it in your Joomla! installation. Using the discover operation you can also discover and install multiple extensions at the same time. An extension can be installed with the discover function by doing the following steps:

  1. Upload the uncompressed extension files to the appropriate directory in your Joomla! installation. For example, if you wanted to upload a site template extension to your Joomla! installation you would create a directory for the template extension in the /templates sub-directory of your Joomla! installation. Then you would upload the template extension files into that directory you created.
  2. After you have uploaded the extension files, go back to the Extension Manager Discover screen and click the Discover button in the toolbar. This will initiate the search function which will search your Joomla! extension directories looking for uninstalled extensions.
  3. If the extension you uploaded is compatible with Joomla! version and is not already installed, it will appear in the listing of discovered extensions in this screen.
  4. Click the check-box to the left of the discovered extension and then click the Install button in the toolbar. This will install the extension into your Joomla! installation.
Extensions: Discover Joomla 3.0

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This screen allows you to discover extensions that have not gone through the normal installation process. This provides a method to install large extensions which are not possible to install using the normal process.</translate> <translate> For example, some extensions are too large in file size to upload using the web interface due to limitations of the web hosting environment.</translate> <translate> Using this feature you can upload extension files directly to your web server using some other means such as FTP or SFTP and place those extension files into the appropriate directory. You can then use the discover feature to find the newly uploaded extension and activate it in your Joomla! installation. Using the discover operation you can also discover and install multiple extensions at the same time.</translate> <translate>

An extension can be installed with the discover function by doing the following steps:</translate> <translate>

  1. Upload the uncompressed extension files to the appropriate directory in your Joomla! installation. For example, if you wanted to upload a site template extension to your Joomla! installation you would create a directory for the template extension in the /templates sub-directory of your Joomla! installation. Then you would upload the template extension files into that directory you created.</translate>

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  1. After you have uploaded the extension files, go back to the Extension Manager Discover screen and click the Discover button in the toolbar. This will initiate the search function which will search your Joomla! extension directories looking for uninstalled extensions.</translate>

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  1. If the extension you uploaded is compatible with Joomla! version and is not already installed, it will appear in the listing of discovered extensions in this screen.</translate>

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  1. Click the check-box to the left of the discovered extension and then click the Install button in the toolbar. This will install the extension into your Joomla! installation.</translate>

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Extensions: Install Joomla 3.0
Extensions: Install Joomla 3.0

Extensions are add-ons that expand the functionality of Joomla!. Extensions are used to add capabilities to Joomla! that do not exist in the standard package. Hundreds of Extensions are available for Joomla!, with more being developed all of the time.


Extensions are categorised into five types, as follows:

  • A Component is a mini-application that renders the main body of the page. Examples of Components are Contacts, the Front Page, and News Feeds.
  • A Module is a smaller Extension typically used for rendering a small element that displays across multiple pages. Examples of Modules include Menus and Related Items.
  • A Plugin is a section of code that runs when a pre-defined event happens within Joomla!. For example, editors are Plugins that run when an edit session is opened.
  • The Language Extension allows for the Front-end and Back-end of Joomla! to be presented in any language for which a language Extension exists. This way, Joomla! can be released in a new language with no changes to the core program.
  • A Template controls the way the content of a web site is displayed, including the location and layout of elements, colors, fonts, and so on. Templates allow the appearance of the web site to be separated from its content.
Extensions: Languages Joomla 3.0

This screen allows you to install languages. It shows all available languages and the actual version.

Extensions: Languages Joomla 3.0

This screen allows you to install languages. It shows all available languages and the actual version.

Extensions: Manage Joomla 3.0

This screen is used to Enable or Disable extensions, equivalent Publish and Unpublish it, or to uninstall extensions no longer required.

Extensions: Manage Joomla 3.0
Extensions: Update Joomla 3.0

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This screen allows you to update installed extensions that provide an update server. Live update of the extension occurs without the need to manually upload and install the updated extension files. They are obtained from the remote update server using standard HTTP connection methods.</translate> <translate>

Extensions: Update Joomla 3.0

This screen allows you to update installed extensions that provide an update server. Live update of the extension occurs without the need to manually upload and install the updated extension files. They are obtained from the remote update server using standard HTTP connection methods.

Information: Database Joomla 3.0

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This screen checks that your database table structure is up to date with your Joomla programs and lets you try to fix any problems that are found.</translate> <translate>

In a normal Joomla version update, changes to the database table structure (also called "schema") are done automatically to keep the database version synchronized with the Joomla version.</translate> <translate> If an update is done manually, or if some part of an automatic update fails, the database schema might not be updated to match the version of the Joomla program files. In this case you will see a list of database problems on the screen. You can normally fix any problems by clicking on the Fix button.</translate> <translate>

Information: Database Joomla 3.0

This screen checks that your database table structure is up to date with your Joomla programs and lets you try to fix any problems that are found.


In a normal Joomla version update, changes to the database table structure (also called "schema") are done automatically to keep the database version synchronized with the Joomla version. If an update is done manually, or if some part of an automatic update fails, the database schema might not be updated to match the version of the Joomla program files. In this case you will see a list of database problems on the screen. You can normally fix any problems by clicking on the Fix button.

Information: Warnings Joomla 3.0

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This screen will display any warnings related to extensions you have installed in your Joomla! installation. Warnings such as possible conflicts in your installation or dependency failures may appear here.</translate> <translate>

Information: Warnings Joomla 3.0

This screen will display any warnings related to extensions you have installed in your Joomla! installation. Warnings such as possible conflicts in your installation or dependency failures may appear here.

Languages: Content Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

Set the Native Title, Language Code, SEF Prefix and Image Prefixes of the installed or to be installed languages. These are used when you set your site as multilanguage. See the Language Switcher Tutorial.</translate> <translate>

Languages: Content Joomla 3.0

Set the Native Title, Language Code, SEF Prefix and Image Prefixes of the installed or to be installed languages. These are used when you set your site as multilanguage. See the Language Switcher Tutorial.

Languages: Installed Joomla 3.0

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In the Installed Languages list you can set the default Languages independently for the Site and Administrator interfaces.</translate> <translate>

Languages: Installed Joomla 3.0

In the Installed Languages list you can set the default Languages independently for the Site and Administrator interfaces.

Templates: Styles Joomla 3.0

</translate> The Template Styles screen is used to manage both Site and Administrator templates. Use it to set the default template for all pages or assign a specific template to an individual page. <translate>

Templates: Styles Joomla 3.0

The Template Styles screen is used to manage both Site and Administrator templates. Use it to set the default template for all pages or assign a specific template to an individual page.

Extensions Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Admin Modules: Administrator Dashboard Menu Joomla 3.0

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The Administrator Dashboard Menu module type displays a collection of menus in an administrator dashboard. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Administrator Dashboard Menu Joomla 3.0

The Administrator Dashboard Menu module type displays a collection of menus in an administrator dashboard.

Admin Modules: Administrator Menu Joomla 3.0

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The Administrator Menu module type shows the main administrator menu module.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Administrator Menu Joomla 3.0

The Administrator Menu module type shows the main administrator menu module.

Admin Modules: Articles - Latest Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Latest Module type is used to display the "Recently Added Articles" in the Control Panel.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Articles - Latest Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Latest Module type is used to display the "Recently Added Articles" in the Control Panel.

Admin Modules: Custom Joomla 3.0

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The Custom Module type allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.</translate>

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There are many cases where you might want to show free-form HTML in the administrator interface. For example, you might want to show a temporary system message. You may need to supply additional styling via the Advance Tab</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Custom Joomla 3.0

The Custom Module type allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.


There are many cases where you might want to show free-form HTML in the administrator interface. For example, you might want to show a temporary system message. You may need to supply additional styling via the Advance Tab

Admin Modules: Feed Display Joomla 3.0

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The Feed Display Module shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts and is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Feed Display Joomla 3.0

The Feed Display Module shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts and is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.

Admin Modules: Frontend Link Joomla 3.0

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This module shows a link to the frontend. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-frontend-link-icon-<translate>

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Admin Modules: Frontend Link Joomla 3.0

This module shows a link to the frontend. Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-frontend-link-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Guided Tours Joomla 3.0

The Guided Tours module shows a list of available guided tours.
It presents itself as a dropdown, available in the Administrator Title Bar.


Guided Tours Dropdown Menu
Admin Modules: Guided Tours Joomla 3.0

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The Guided Tours module shows a list of available guided tours.
It presents itself as a dropdown, available in the Administrator Title Bar.</translate>

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Admin Modules: Joomla Version Information Joomla 3.0

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This module displays the Joomla! version in the Administrator Title Bar. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-joomla-version-icon-<translate>

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Admin Modules: Joomla Version Information Joomla 3.0

This module displays the Joomla! version in the Administrator Title Bar. Help-5x-modules-administrator-module-joomla-version-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Logged-in Users Joomla 3.0

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The Logged-in Users module type shows a list of users who are currently logged into the site. This is displayed in the Control Panel. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Logged-in Users Joomla 3.0

The Logged-in Users module type shows a list of users who are currently logged into the site. This is displayed in the Control Panel.

Admin Modules: Login Form Joomla 3.0

The Login Form module type displays a Username and Password Login form. It should not be unpublished.

Admin Modules: Login Form Joomla 3.0

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The Login Form module type displays a Username and Password Login form. It should not be unpublished. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Login Support Information Joomla 3.0

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This module displays some useful links to Joomla support sites on the login screen. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Login Support Information Joomla 3.0

This module displays some useful links to Joomla support sites on the login screen.

Admin Modules: Messages Joomla 3.0

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This module shows the count of private messages in the Title Bar. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-private-messages-icon-<translate>

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Admin Modules: Messages Joomla 3.0

This module shows the count of private messages in the Title Bar. Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-private-messages-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Multilingual Status Joomla 3.0

The Multilingual Status module type shows an icon in the Title Bar to provide access to the multilingual parameters in Multilingual sites. Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-multilingual-status-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Multilingual Status Joomla 3.0

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The Multilingual Status module type shows an icon in the Title Bar to provide access to the multilingual parameters in Multilingual sites. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-multilingual-status-icon-<translate>

en</translate>.png]] <translate>

Admin Modules: Popular Articles Joomla 3.0

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The Popular Articles module type shows a list of the most popular published Articles that are still current. Some that are shown may have expired even though they are the most recent. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Popular Articles Joomla 3.0

The Popular Articles module type shows a list of the most popular published Articles that are still current. Some that are shown may have expired even though they are the most recent.

Admin Modules: Post Installation Messages Joomla 3.0

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This module shows the latest post installation messages. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-post-installation-messages-icon-<translate>

en</translate>.png]] <translate>

Admin Modules: Post Installation Messages Joomla 3.0

This module shows the latest post installation messages. Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-post-installation-messages-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Quick Icons Joomla 3.0

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The Quick Icons module Type shows Quick Icons that are visible on the Dashboard (administrator area home page).</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Quick Icons Joomla 3.0

The Quick Icons module Type shows Quick Icons that are visible on the Dashboard (administrator area home page).

Admin Modules: Title Joomla 3.0

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The Title module type shows the Toolbar Component Title. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Title Joomla 3.0

The Title module type shows the Toolbar Component Title.

Admin Modules: Toolbar Joomla 3.0

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The Toolbar module type shows the toolbar icons used to control actions throughout the Administrator area. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Toolbar Joomla 3.0

The Toolbar module type shows the toolbar icons used to control actions throughout the Administrator area.

Admin Modules: User Menu Joomla 3.0

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This module shows the User Menu in the Administrator Title Bar </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-user-menu-icon-<translate>

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Admin Modules: User Menu Joomla 3.0

This module shows the User Menu in the Administrator Title Bar Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-user-menu-icon-en.png

Extensions Language Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

In the Language Manager: Edit Content Language you can set the title, URL, image, code, and description of the installed langauges. You may also update or add meta keywords and description.

Extensions Language Manager Installed Joomla 2.5

In the Language Manager you can set the default Language for both the Front-end and Back-end of your Joomla! web site.

Extensions Language Manager Overrides Joomla 2.5

Here you can override any language string in your website in any installed language.

Extensions Language Manager Overrides Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you add a new Language Override String or edit an existing one.

Extensions Module Manager Joomla 2.5

The Module Manager is where you add and edit Joomla! Modules. In Joomla!, Modules are used to display content and/or media around the main content.

Module Facts:

  1. All Joomla! websites require at least 1 Menu Module
  2. All Other Module Types are Optional. (Examples: News, Banner, Latest News, Polls)
  3. Every Menu is accompanied by a menu module. (Example mod_mainmenu)
  4. Multiple occurrences of similar module types.
  5. Some Modules are linked to components. For example, each Menu Module is related to one Menu component. To define a Menu in Joomla!, you need to create the Menu and Menu Items using the Menus screens and then create the Module for the Menu using this screen. Other Modules, such as Custom HTML and Breadcrumbs, do not depend on any other content. See Module Manager - New/Edit for information about the different Module Types.

The Joomla! installation is accompanied with 20 module types, additional 3rd party modules can be located at the JED.

Extensions Module Manager Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Custom Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Custom Joomla 2.5

This allows you to create a Module that contains any valid HTML code. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_custom". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Feed Joomla 2.5

This allows you to create a Module that contains a syndicated feed. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_feed". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Feed Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Latest Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of the most recently published Articles that are still current. Some that are shown may have expired even though they are the most recent. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_latest". It is related to the content component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Latest Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Latestactions Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Logged Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of the currently Logged-in Users. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_logged". It is related to the user component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Logged Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Login Joomla 2.5

This module displays a username and password login form. It should not be unpublished. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_login". It is related to the user component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Login Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Menu Joomla 2.5

The Administrator Menu module displays the menu in the Backend of Joomla. The Module Type name for this Module is mod_menu. It is related to the Menu component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Menu Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Multilang Joomla 2.5

This module shows the status of the multilanguage parameters. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_multilangstatus". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Multilang Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Popular Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of the most popular published Articles that are still current. Some that are shown may have expired even though they are the most recent. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_popular". It is related to the content component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Popular Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Quickicon Joomla 2.5

This module shows Quick Icons that are visible on the Control Panel (admin area home page). The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_quickicon". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Quickicon Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Status Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Status Joomla 2.5

This module shows the status of the logged-in users. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_status". It is related to the user component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Status Unused Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Submenu Joomla 2.5

The Admin Submenu module displays the submenu in the administrator backend of Joomla. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_submenu". It is related to the Menu component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Submenu Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Title Joomla 2.5

This Module shows the Toolbar Component Title. It should not be unpublished. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_title". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Title Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Toolbar Joomla 2.5

This Module shows the toolbar icons used to control actions throughout the administrator area. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_toolbar". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Toolbar Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Version Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Archive Joomla 2.5

This module shows a list of the calendar months containing archived articles. After you have changed the status of an article to archived, this list will be automatically generated.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Archive Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Categories Joomla 2.5

This module displays a list of articles from one or more categories.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Categories Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Category Joomla 2.5

This module displays a list of articles from one or more categories.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Category Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Newsflash Joomla 2.5

This Module shows one or more Articles from one Category each time the page is refreshed. One random Article or a list of Articles can be displayed.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Newsflash Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Related Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of Articles that are related to the current Article being viewed by the user (for example, a Article Layout or a Blog or List layout where the user has clicked on an Article link). Articles are considered to be related to each other if they share at least one Keyword in the Article's Metadata Information. Article Keywords are entered in the Metadata Information section of the Article Manager - New/Edit screen.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Related Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Banners Joomla 2.5

This Module allows you to show active Banners from the Banner Component created in the Banner Manager screen.

Extensions Module Manager Banners Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Breadcrumbs Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a set of navigation links that illustrates where you are inside the web site and allows you to navigate back.

Extensions Module Manager Breadcrumbs Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Custom HTML Joomla 2.5

This allows you to create a Module that contains any valid HTML code. There are many cases where you might want to put free-form HTML inside a web page. For example, you might want to create an HTML Image Map or you might want to copy HTML code from PayPal, Amazon, or some other site.

The Custom HTML Module allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.

Extensions Module Manager Custom HTML Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Feed Display Joomla 2.5

This Module shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts in the Newsfeed Manager screen but is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.

Extensions Module Manager Feed Display Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Footer Joomla 2.5

This Module displays the web site copyright and Joomla! license information.

Extensions Module Manager Footer Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Language Switcher Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Language Switcher Joomla 2.5

This module allows you to switch between available Content languages. Selecting a language will take you to the home page for that language. The plugin 'System - Language Filter' has to be enabled for this to work. Please see this tutorial on how to configure your site to work in a multilingual mode.

Extensions Module Manager Latest News Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of the most recently published Articles.

Extensions Module Manager Latest News Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Latest Users Joomla 2.5

The Latest Users module will display the latest users which who last registered on the website.

Extensions Module Manager Latest Users Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Login Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Login Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.

Extensions Module Manager Menu Joomla 2.5

This Module allows you to place your Menus on the page. Every Joomla! website has at least one Menu that is created in the Menu Manager screen. The Menu Module allows you place all or part of the selected Menu at the desired position and on the desired web pages.

Extensions Module Manager Menu Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Most Read Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a list of Articles with the highest hit counts.

Extensions Module Manager Most Read Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Random Image Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a random image from a directory.

Extensions Module Manager Random Image Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Sample Data Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Search Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a Search entry field where the user can type in a phrase and press Enter to search the web site.

Extensions Module Manager Search Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Smart Search Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a Smart Search entry field where the user can type in a phrase and press Enter to search the web site.

Extensions Module Manager Smart Search Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Statistics Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Statistics Joomla 2.5

The Statistics Module shows information about your server installation together with statistics on the Web site users, number of Articles in your database and the number of Web links you provide.

Extensions Module Manager Syndication Feeds Joomla 2.5

This Module creates a RSS Feed link for the page. This allows a User to create a newsfeed for the current page.

Extensions Module Manager Syndication Feeds Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Tags Popular Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Tags Similar Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Weblinks Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Weblinks Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Weblinks Joomla 2.5

The Weblinks module will display weblinks from within the Weblinks component.

Extensions Module Manager Who Online Joomla 2.5

The "Who's Online" module displays information about users that are visiting your site at a particular moment.

Extensions Module Manager Who Online Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Wrapper Joomla 2.5

The wrapper module allows you to display an external website in a module. The functionality is the same to that of the 'iFrame Wrapper' you can add as a menu item. If the page to which the wrapper is linked is too big, bars will be shown below and to the right of the wrapper, allowing you to "navigate" the page.

Extensions Module Manager Wrapper Joomla 3.0
Extensions Modules Administrator Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> This is an overview of the list of over 20 Administrator Modules available for a Joomla web site.</translate> <translate>

Extensions Modules Administrator Joomla 3.0
Extensions Plugin Manager Joomla 2.5

The Plug-in Manager allows you to enable and disable Joomla! plug-ins and to edit a plug-in's details and options. It is also useful for quickly enabling/disabling multiple plug-ins at once.

Extensions Plugin Manager Joomla 3.0
Extensions Plugin Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

This screen allows you to edit the details and options for plug-ins. Some plug-ins have several configurable options, while others may not have any.

Extensions Plugin Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Modules Joomla 3.0

The Modules list is used to find, add, and edit modules.


Modules are used to display content and/or media around the main content.

Modules Joomla 3.0

The Modules list is used to find, add, and edit modules.


Modules are used to display content and/or media around the main content.

Plugins Joomla 3.0
Plugins Joomla 3.0

The Plugin Manager allows you to enable and disable Joomla! plugins and to edit a plugin's details and options. It is also useful for quickly enabling/disabling multiple plugins at once.

Plugins: Name of Plugin Joomla 3.0
Plugins: Name of Plugin Joomla 3.0

The Plugin screen allows you to edit the details and options of a plugin. Common options for all plugins are located in the right hand part of the Plugin Tab and described below.


Plugins by Group:

The complete list of plugin groups above is available in one long document: List of Plugins.

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Extensions are add-ons that expand the functionality of Joomla!. Extensions are used to add capabilities to Joomla! that do not exist in the standard package. Hundreds of Extensions are available for Joomla!, with more being developed all of the time.

Extensions are categorized into five types, as follows:

  • A Component is a mini-application that renders the main body of the page. Examples of Components are Contacts, the Front Page, and News Feeds.
  • A Module is a smaller Extension typically used for rendering a small element that displays across multiple pages. Examples of Modules include Menus and Related Items.
  • A Plugin is a section of code that runs when a pre-defined event happens within Joomla!. For example, editors are Plugins that run when an edit session is opened.
  • The Language Extension allows for the Front-end and Back-end of Joomla! to be presented in any language for which a language Extension exists. This way, Joomla! can be released in a new language with no changes to the core program.
  • A Template controls the way the content of a web site is displayed, including the location and layout of elements, colors, fonts, and so on. Templates allow the appearance of the web site to be separated from it's content.

This screen is organized into six sections as follows:

  • Install: Allows you to install all types of Extensions.
  • Components, Modules, Plugins, Languages, Templates: Allow you to enable, disable, and uninstall Extensions of each type.
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In the Language Manager you can set the default Language for both the Front-end and Back-end of your Joomla! web site.

Screen.modules.15 Joomla 1.5

The Module Manager is where you add and edit Joomla! Modules. In Joomla!, Modules are used to display content and/or media around the main content.

Module Facts:

  1. All Joomla! websites require at least 1 Menu Module
  2. All Other Module Types are Optional. (Examples: News, Banner, Latest News, Polls)
  3. Every Menu is accompanied by a menu module. (Example mod_mainmenu)
  4. Multiple occurrences of similar module types.
  5. Some Modules are linked to components. For example, each Menu Module is related to one Menu component. To define a Menu in Joomla!, you need to create the Menu and Menu Items using the Menus screens and then create the Module for the Menu using this screen. Other Modules, such as Custom HTML and Breadcrumbs, do not depend on any other content. See Module Manager - New/Edit for information about the different Module Types.

The Joomla! installation is accompanied with 20 module types, additional 3rd party modules can be located at the JED.

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This is where you create new Modules or edit existing Modules. This screen has two links in the upper left: Site and Administrator. The Site link is selected by default. The Site link allows you to work with Modules that will be visible on your web site's Front-end. This is where you will place most of your Modules.

The Administrator link allows you to work with Modules that show on your web site's Back-end. In many cases, it is not necessary to modify the back-end Modules for Joomla!. All of the standard Joomla! administrator functions are available with no modifications here. You only need to make changes here if you want to change the standard administrator functions.

When you create a new Module, you will select the Module Type. This will determine what type of content this Module can display. If you edit an existing Module, the Module Type will already be determined. Note that you cannot change the Module Type of an existing Module.

For detailed information about each Module type for your web site, see the Modules Site screen. For detailed information about modifying the Modules for the back end of your site, see Modules Administrator.

All Modules have two sections that are the same: Details and Menu Assignment. The Parameters are different for each Module Type.

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This is where you will add new Modules or edit existing Modules for the back end of your Joomla! web site. When you install Joomla!, 16 built-in Modules are available for use in the back end of your web site.

Screen.modulessite.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

This is where you will add new Modules or edit existing Modules for the front end of your Joomla! web site. When you install Joomla!, 20 built-in Modules are available for use in the front end of your web site. Some Modules, like the Menu Module, are used in every Joomla! web site. Other Modules are optional.

Note that all Module Types have the same fields in the Details and Menu Assignment sections. These are documented in the Module Manager - New/Edit screen. Each Module Type has different Parameter fields. These are documented for each Module Type below.

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The Plugin Manager allows you to enable and disable Joomla! Plugins and to edit a Plugin's Details and Parameters.

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This is where you can edit details and parameters for Plugins. Some Plugins have several parameters, while others don't have any.

Screen.templates.15 Joomla 1.5

The Template Manager is where you assign a default Template to your Joomla! web site. You can also edit and preview Templates here.

In Joomla!, the visual layout of both the Front-end and Back-end of your site is controlled by the Template. Templates are extensions that contain layout and style information that tells Joomla! exactly how to draw each page of your site.

When you first install Joomla!, one Back-end Template and two Front-end templates are included. Other Templates can be installed from third-party developers as Extensions.

If you want to use the same Template for all of the pages on your site, you just assign one Template as the Default Template. You can also assign different Templates to different pages.

This is where you can preview a Template, edit a Template's HTML and CSS files, and set parameters for a Template.

Site Modules: Articles Joomla 3.0
Site Modules: Articles - Archived Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Archived module type shows a list of the calendar months containing archived articles. After you have changed the status of an article to archived, this list will be generated automatically.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Archived Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Archived module type shows a list of the calendar months containing archived articles. After you have changed the status of an article to archived, this list will be generated automatically.

Site Modules: Articles - Categories Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Categories module type displays a list of categories from one parent category. Important: If the parent category has no sub-categories the module does not display.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Categories Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Categories module type displays a list of categories from one parent category. Important: If the parent category has no sub-categories the module does not display.

Site Modules: Articles - Category Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Category module type displays a list of published articles from one or more categories.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Category Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Category module type displays a list of published articles from one or more categories.

Site Modules: Articles - Latest Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Latest module type shows a list of the most recently published Articles.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Latest Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Latest module type shows a list of the most recently published Articles.

Site Modules: Articles - Most Read Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Most Read module type shows a list of the currently published Articles that have the highest number of page views.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Most Read Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Most Read module type shows a list of the currently published Articles that have the highest number of page views.

Site Modules: Articles - Newsflash Joomla 3.0

The Article Newsflash module type will display a fixed number of Articles from a specific Category or a set of Categories.

Site Modules: Articles - Newsflash Joomla 3.0

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The Article Newsflash module type will display a fixed number of Articles from a specific Category or a set of Categories.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Related Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Related module type shows a list of Articles that are related to the current Article being viewed by the user (for example, a Article Layout or a Blog or List layout where the user has clicked on an Article link). Articles are considered to be related to each other if they share at least one Keyword in the Article's Metadata Information. Article Keywords are entered in the Metadata Information section of the Articles: New or Edit screen.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Related Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Related module type shows a list of Articles that are related to the current Article being viewed by the user (for example, a Article Layout or a Blog or List layout where the user has clicked on an Article link). Articles are considered to be related to each other if they share at least one Keyword in the Article's Metadata Information. Article Keywords are entered in the Metadata Information section of the Articles: New or Edit screen.

Site Modules: Banners Joomla 3.0

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The Banners module type displays the active Banners from the Component.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Banners Joomla 3.0

The Banners module type displays the active Banners from the Component.

Site Modules: Breadcrumbs Joomla 3.0

The Breadcrumbs module type shows a set of navigation links that illustrate location in the site and allow back navigation.

Site Modules: Breadcrumbs Joomla 3.0

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The Breadcrumbs module type shows a set of navigation links that illustrate location in the site and allow back navigation. </translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Custom Joomla 3.0

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There are many cases where you might want to put free-form HTML inside a web page. For example, you might want to create an HTML Image Map or you might want to copy HTML code from PayPal, Amazon, or some other site.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Custom Joomla 3.0

The Custom module type allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.


There are many cases where you might want to put free-form HTML inside a web page. For example, you might want to create an HTML Image Map or you might want to copy HTML code from PayPal, Amazon, or some other site.

Site Modules: Feed Display Joomla 3.0

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The Feed Display module type shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts and is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Feed Display Joomla 3.0

The Feed Display module type shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts and is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.

Site Modules: Footer Joomla 3.0

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The Footer module type typically displays the web site copyright and Joomla! license information.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Footer Joomla 3.0

The Footer module type typically displays the web site copyright and Joomla! license information.

Site Modules: Language Switcher Joomla 3.0

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The Language Switcher module type allows you to switch between available Content languages. Selecting a language will take you to the home page for that language.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Language Switcher Joomla 3.0

The Language Switcher module type allows you to switch between available Content languages. Selecting a language will take you to the home page for that language.

Site Modules: Latest Users Joomla 3.0

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The Latest Users module type displays the latest users to register with the website. It displays the username so access is likely to be restricted to Super Users. The module should not be confused with Who's Online, which is more suitable for Public display.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Latest Users Joomla 3.0

The Latest Users module type displays the latest users to register with the website. It displays the username so access is likely to be restricted to Super Users. The module should not be confused with Who's Online, which is more suitable for Public display.

Site Modules: Login Joomla 3.0

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The Login module type displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Login Joomla 3.0

The Login module type displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.

Site Modules: Menu Joomla 3.0

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This Menu module type allows you to place a Menu at the desired position and on the desired web pages. A web site may have more than one menu on a single page and different menus on different web pages.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Menu Joomla 3.0

This Menu module type allows you to place a Menu at the desired position and on the desired web pages. A web site may have more than one menu on a single page and different menus on different web pages.

Site Modules: Random Image Joomla 3.0

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The Random Image module type displays a random image from a directory.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Random Image Joomla 3.0

The Random Image module type displays a random image from a directory.

Site Modules: Smart Search Joomla 3.0

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The Smart Search module type is an enhanced site search form.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Smart Search Joomla 3.0

The Smart Search module type is an enhanced site search form.

Site Modules: Statistics Joomla 3.0

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The Statistics Module type shows information about your server installation together with statistics on the Web site users, number of Articles in your database and the number of Web links you provide.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Statistics Joomla 3.0

The Statistics Module type shows information about your server installation together with statistics on the Web site users, number of Articles in your database and the number of Web links you provide.

Site Modules: Syndication Feeds Joomla 3.0

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The Smart Syndication Feeds module type creates a Syndicated Feed for the page where the Module is displayed.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Syndication Feeds Joomla 3.0

The Smart Syndication Feeds module type creates a Syndicated Feed for the page where the Module is displayed.

Site Modules: Tags - Popular Joomla 3.0

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The Tags - Popular module type displays tags used on the site in a list or a cloud layout. Tags can be ordered by title or by the number of tagged items and limited to a specific time period.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Tags - Popular Joomla 3.0

The Tags - Popular module type displays tags used on the site in a list or a cloud layout. Tags can be ordered by title or by the number of tagged items and limited to a specific time period.

Site Modules: Tags - Similar Joomla 3.0

The Tags - Similar module type displays links to other items with similar tags. The closeness of the match can be specified.

Site Modules: Tags - Similar Joomla 3.0

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The Tags - Similar module type displays links to other items with similar tags. The closeness of the match can be specified.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Who's Online Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Who's Online module type displays the number of Anonymous and Registered Users who are currently accessing the Web site. </translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Who's Online Joomla 3.0

The Who's Online module type displays the number of Anonymous and Registered Users who are currently accessing the Web site.

Site Modules: Wrapper Joomla 3.0

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The Wrapper module type allows you to display an external website in a module. The functionality is the same to that of the 'iFrame Wrapper' you can add as a menu item. If the page to which the wrapper is linked is too big, bars will be shown below and to the right of the wrapper, allowing you to "navigate" the page.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Wrapper Joomla 3.0

The Wrapper module type allows you to display an external website in a module. The functionality is the same to that of the 'iFrame Wrapper' you can add as a menu item. If the page to which the wrapper is linked is too big, bars will be shown below and to the right of the wrapper, allowing you to "navigate" the page.

Frontpage Manager Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Articles: Featured Joomla 3.0

Used to control which 'Featured Articles' are displayed on the Front Page and in what order they are displayed. The Front Page is often the Home page of a web site, but it can be any page in the site.

Articles: Featured Joomla 3.0

Used to control which 'Featured Articles' are displayed on the Front Page and in what order they are displayed. The Front Page is often the Home page of a web site, but it can be any page in the site.

Content Featured Articles Joomla 2.5

The Featured Articles is the place where you control which Articles are displayed on the Front Page and in what order they are displayed. The Front Page is often the Home page of a web site, but it can be any page in the site. The Front Page is created using a Menu Item with the Front Page layout.

Content Featured Articles Joomla 3.0
Screen.frontpage.15 Joomla 1.5

The Front Page Manager is the place where you control which Articles are displayed on the Front Page and in what order they are displayed. The Front Page is often the Home page of a web site, but it can be any page in the site. The Front Page is created using a Menu Item with the Front Page layout.

Global Configuration Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Screen.config.15 Joomla 1.5

The Global Configuration screen allows you to configure the Joomla! site with your personal settings.

Screen.config.16 Joomla 3.0
Site Global Configuration Joomla 3.0

The Global Configuration screen allows you to configure the Joomla site with your personal settings. Settings made in this screen apply to the whole site.

Site Global Configuration Joomla 2.5

The Global Configuration screen allows you to configure the Joomla site with your personal settings. Settings made in this screen apply to the whole site.

Site Global Configuration Joomla 3.0
Site Global Configuration Joomla 3.0

The Global Configuration screen allows you to configure the Joomla site with your personal settings. Settings made in this screen apply to the whole site.

Language Manager Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Extensions Language Manager Content Joomla 2.5

In the Language Manager: Content Languages tab you can set the Native Title, Language Code, SEF Prefix, and Image Prefixes of the installed or to be installed languages.

These are used when you set your site as multilanguage. See Language Switcher Tutorial.

Extensions Language Manager Content Joomla 3.0
Extensions Language Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

In the Language Manager: Edit Content Language you can set the title, URL, image, code, and description of the installed langauges. You may also update or add meta keywords and description.

Extensions Language Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Language Manager Installed Joomla 3.0
Extensions Language Manager Installed Joomla 2.5

In the Language Manager you can set the default Language for both the Front-end and Back-end of your Joomla! web site.

Extensions Language Manager Overrides Joomla 2.5

Here you can override any language string in your website in any installed language.

Extensions Language Manager Overrides Joomla 3.0
Extensions Language Manager Overrides Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you add a new Language Override String or edit an existing one.

Extensions Language Manager Overrides Edit Joomla 3.0
Languages: Content Joomla 3.0

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Set the Native Title, Language Code, SEF Prefix and Image Prefixes of the installed or to be installed languages. These are used when you set your site as multilanguage. See the Language Switcher Tutorial.</translate> <translate>

Languages: Content Joomla 3.0

Set the Native Title, Language Code, SEF Prefix and Image Prefixes of the installed or to be installed languages. These are used when you set your site as multilanguage. See the Language Switcher Tutorial.

Languages: Edit Content Language Joomla 3.0

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In the Languages: Edit Content Language you can set the title, SEF, image, code, and description of an installed langauges. You may also update or add meta keywords and a description.</translate> <translate>

Languages: Edit Content Language Joomla 3.0

In the Languages: Edit Content Language you can set the title, SEF, image, code, and description of an installed langauges. You may also update or add meta keywords and a description.

Languages: Edit Override Joomla 3.0

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Languages: Edit Override Joomla 3.0

Overrides allow you to change a core Joomla string.


In the Joomla code, text strings that are to appear in the User Interface, either the Site interface or the Administrator interface, are expressed as string constants. For example, the string Your session has expired. Please log in again. is expressed as JLIB_ENVIRONMENT_SESSION_EXPIRED. The text string can be translated into any language. The default language is British English. There are thousands of such strings in a Joomla installation.


If a string does not suit your site you can use the Language Override feature to replace the original.

Languages: Installed Joomla 3.0

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In the Installed Languages list you can set the default Languages independently for the Site and Administrator interfaces.</translate> <translate>

Languages: Installed Joomla 3.0

In the Installed Languages list you can set the default Languages independently for the Site and Administrator interfaces.

Languages: Overrides Joomla 3.0

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en</translate>}} <translate>

Languages: Overrides Joomla 3.0

Overrides allow you to change a core Joomla string.


In the Joomla code, text strings that are to appear in the User Interface, either the Site interface or the Administrator interface, are expressed as string constants. For example, the string Your session has expired. Please log in again. is expressed as JLIB_ENVIRONMENT_SESSION_EXPIRED. The text string can be translated into any language. The default language is British English. There are thousands of such strings in a Joomla installation.


If a string does not suit your site you can use the Language Override feature to replace the original.

Media Manager Help Screens[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Components Media Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Content Media Manager Joomla 2.5

The Media Manager is a very useful tool for uploading or deleting files in the <joomlaroot>/images/ directory on your web server. You can upload new files, delete existing ones, and create sub-directories. The Media Manager offers two views: thumbnails view and details view. The first (thumbnails view) will show a preview of the image files. The second (details view) will show the file name, dimensions, and file size. There is also a handy 'delete' button next to each file.

Content Media Manager Joomla 3.0
Media Joomla 3.0

The Media Manager is a tool for managing files in the <tvar name=1>[joomlaroot]/images/</tvar> folder and other user defined local folders. Tools available include:</translate>

  • <translate> upload a new image (or document)</translate>
  • <translate> delete an existing image</translate>
  • <translate> rename an image</translate>
  • <translate> edit an image</translate>
  • <translate> get an image link</translate>
  • <translate> create a new folder.</translate>

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Media Joomla 3.0

The Media Manager is a tool for managing files in the [joomlaroot]/images/ folder and other user defined local folders. Tools available include:

  • upload a new image (or document)
  • delete an existing image
  • rename an image
  • edit an image
  • get an image link
  • create a new folder.
Media: Options Joomla 3.0

Media Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Media. Control the file types allowed for uploading, MIME type check, MIME type blacklisting, and more options.

Media: Options Joomla 3.0

Media Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Media. Control the file types allowed for uploading, MIME type check, MIME type blacklisting, and more options.

Screen.mediamanager.15 Joomla 1.5

The Media Manager is a very useful tool for uploading or deleting files in the <joomlaroot>/images/ directory on your web server. You can upload new files, delete existing ones, and create sub-directories. The Media Manager offers two views: thumbnails view and details view. The first (thumbnails view) will show a preview of the image files. The second (details view) will show the file name, dimensions, and file size. There is also a handy 'delete' button next to each file.

Menu Item Manager Help Screens[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Menu Item: Alias Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Menu Item Alias menu type is used to create a link from one Menu Item to another Menu Item. This link can be to another Menu's, Menu Item or within the same Menu. </translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Alias Joomla 3.0

The Menu Item Alias menu type is used to create a link from one Menu Item to another Menu Item. This link can be to another Menu's, Menu Item or within the same Menu.

Menu Item: Article Archived Joomla 3.0

The Archived Articles Menu Item Type shows a customised list of articles ordered by date or title.


Archived articles are no longer published but are still stored on the site. Articles are Archived using the [[<tvar name=1>Help4.x:Articles</tvar>/en|Articles list screen]]. Articles assigned to the 'Uncategorised' Category will not show on the Archived Article Menu Item.

Menu Item: Article Archived Joomla 3.0

The Archived Articles Menu Item Type shows a customised list of articles ordered by date or title.


Archived articles are no longer published but are still stored on the site. Articles are Archived using the Articles list screen. Articles assigned to the 'Uncategorised' Category will not show on the Archived Article Menu Item.

Menu Item: Category Blog Joomla 3.0

A Category Blog menu item typically has one or two leading article tasters occupying the full width of the content area followed by more articles tasters in one, two or three columns and additional links to more Articles in the same category.

Menu Item: Category Blog Joomla 3.0

A Category Blog menu item typically has one or two leading article tasters occupying the full width of the content area followed by more articles tasters in one, two or three columns and additional links to more Articles in the same category.

Menu Item: Category List Joomla 3.0

The Category List menu item type is used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menu Item: Category List Joomla 3.0

The Category List menu item type is used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menu Item: Compact List of Tagged Items Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Compact List of Tagged Items menu item type is used to create a page ...</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Compact List of Tagged Items Joomla 3.0

The Compact List of Tagged Items menu item type is used to create a page ...

Menu Item: Create Article Joomla 3.0

The Create Article menu item allows users to submit an article via the Site interface. Normally this is available only to users who have logged in to the Frontend of the site.


Users must have permission to create articles. When the Create Article page is shown in the Frontend, the screen shows as examples in the [[<tvar name=1>#frontend</tvar>|Frontend Screenshot]] section below.

Menu Item: Create Article Joomla 3.0

The Create Article menu item allows users to submit an article via the Site interface. Normally this is available only to users who have logged in to the Frontend of the site.


Users must have permission to create articles. When the Create Article page is shown in the Frontend, the screen shows as examples in the Frontend Screenshot section below.

Menu Item: Create Contact Joomla 3.0

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The Create Contact menu item type is used to provide a form for a user to provide contact data.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Create Contact Joomla 3.0

The Create Contact menu item type is used to provide a form for a user to provide contact data.

Menu Item: Display Template Options Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Display Template Options menu item type allows a Joomla! super-user to easily change some template options from the front-end. After a change, the super-user will see the results immediately. This menu item is intended to help new super-users with site development.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Display Template Options Joomla 3.0

The Display Template Options menu item type allows a Joomla! super-user to easily change some template options from the front-end. After a change, the super-user will see the results immediately. This menu item is intended to help new super-users with site development.

Menu Item: Edit User Profile Joomla 3.0

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The Edit User Profile menu item type is used to create a form which allows a user to edit their own profile settings.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Edit User Profile Joomla 3.0

The Edit User Profile menu item type is used to create a form which allows a user to edit their own profile settings.

Menu Item: Featured Articles Joomla 3.0

The Featured Articles menu item type is used to show all Articles that have been tagged as Featured in a Blog Layout.

Menu Item: Featured Articles Joomla 3.0

The Featured Articles menu item type is used to show all Articles that have been tagged as Featured in a Blog Layout.

Menu Item: Featured Contacts Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Featured Contacts menu item type is used to show a list of featured contacts.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Featured Contacts Joomla 3.0

The Featured Contacts menu item type is used to show a list of featured contacts.

Menu Item: Heading Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Menu Heading menu item type is used to separate menu links with text or images in a menu. For example, to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Heading Joomla 3.0

The Menu Heading menu item type is used to separate menu links with text or images in a menu. For example, to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.

Menu Item: Iframe Wrapper Joomla 3.0

The Iframe Wrapper menu item type is used to create a page with embedded content using an IFrame with control of iframe size, width and height.

Menu Item: Iframe Wrapper Joomla 3.0

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The Iframe Wrapper menu item type is used to create a page with embedded content using an IFrame with control of iframe size, width and height.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List All Categories Joomla 3.0

The List All Categories menu item type is used to show Categories in a hierarchical list. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the articles in that category.

Menu Item: List All Categories Joomla 3.0

The List All Categories menu item type is used to show Categories in a hierarchical list. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the articles in that category.

Menu Item: List All News Feed Categories Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The List All News Feed Categories menu item type is used to show a list of all RSS News Feed Categories. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, as shown below. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the News Feeds in that category.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List All News Feed Categories Joomla 3.0

The List All News Feed Categories menu item type is used to show a list of all RSS News Feed Categories. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, as shown below. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the News Feeds in that category.

Menu Item: List All Tags Joomla 3.0

The List All Tags menu item type is Used to create a page containing items with selected tags.

Menu Item: List All Tags Joomla 3.0

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The List All Tags menu item type is Used to create a page containing items with selected tags.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List Contacts in a Category Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The List Contacts in a Category menu item type is used to show contacts in a given Category in a list layout. Settings include: Contact Details, Contact Form, presentation(slider, tabs, plain view), and Email subject and message filters.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List Contacts in a Category Joomla 3.0

The List Contacts in a Category menu item type is used to show contacts in a given Category in a list layout. Settings include: Contact Details, Contact Form, presentation(slider, tabs, plain view), and Email subject and message filters.

Menu Item: List News Feeds in a Category Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The List News Feeds in a Category menu item type is used to show a list of all RSS News Feeds in a Category. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can include subcategories of a News Feed category.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List News Feeds in a Category Joomla 3.0

The List News Feeds in a Category menu item type is used to show a list of all RSS News Feeds in a Category. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can include subcategories of a News Feed category.

Menu Item: Login Form Joomla 3.0

The Login Form menu item type is used to create a page containing a Login form.

Menu Item: Login Form Joomla 3.0

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The Login Form menu item type is used to create a page containing a Login form. </translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Logout Joomla 3.0

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The Logout menu item type provides a convenient way to logout.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Logout Joomla 3.0

The Logout menu item type provides a convenient way to logout.

Menu Item: Password Reset Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Password Reset menu item type is used to create a page containing a Password Reset form. It asks for the email associated with the user account and sends an email containing a reset token to the provided address.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Password Reset Joomla 3.0

The Password Reset menu item type is used to create a page containing a Password Reset form. It asks for the email associated with the user account and sends an email containing a reset token to the provided address.

Menu Item: Registration Form Joomla 3.0

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The Registration Form menu item type is used to create a User Registration form page. The default form contains basic information: Name, Username, Password, and Email Address.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Registration Form Joomla 3.0

The Registration Form menu item type is used to create a User Registration form page. The default form contains basic information: Name, Username, Password, and Email Address.

Menu Item: Search Joomla 3.0

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The Search menu item type is used to create a page for Smart Search Results. It can be used in conjunction with a Smart Search module to control a Search Results Page layout.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Search Joomla 3.0

The Search menu item type is used to create a page for Smart Search Results. It can be used in conjunction with a Smart Search module to control a Search Results Page layout.

Menu Item: Separator Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Separator menu item type is used to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Separator Joomla 3.0

The Separator menu item type is used to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.

Menu Item: Single Article Joomla 3.0

The Single Article menu item type is used to show one article in the Frontend of the site.

Menu Item: Single Article Joomla 3.0

The Single Article menu item type is used to show one article in the Frontend of the site.

Menu Item: Single Contact Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Single Contact is used to show a menu link for a Single Contact with optional settings such as Contact Details, Contact Form and Email subject and message filters.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Single Contact Joomla 3.0

The Single Contact is used to show a menu link for a Single Contact with optional settings such as Contact Details, Contact Form and Email subject and message filters.

Menu Item: Single News Feed Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Single News Feed menu item type is used to show a single RSS News Feed created in the News Feeds component.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Single News Feed Joomla 3.0

The Single News Feed menu item type is used to show a single RSS News Feed created in the News Feeds component.

Menu Item: Site Configuration Options Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Site Configuration Options menu item type allows a Joomla! super-user to easily change the site configuration. The page it links to is a simplified version of the Administrator's Site Global Configuration page. It provides access to some of the important site configuration parameters. After a change, the super-user will see the results immediately. This menu item is intended to help new super-users with site development.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Site Configuration Options Joomla 3.0

The Site Configuration Options menu item type allows a Joomla! super-user to easily change the site configuration. The page it links to is a simplified version of the Administrator's Site Global Configuration page. It provides access to some of the important site configuration parameters. After a change, the super-user will see the results immediately. This menu item is intended to help new super-users with site development.

Menu Item: Tagged Items Joomla 3.0

The Tagged Items menu item type is used to create a page to display content with selected tags.

Menu Item: Tagged Items Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Tagged Items menu item type is used to create a page to display content with selected tags.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: URL Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The URL menu item type is used to create a link to a separate website.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: URL Joomla 3.0

The URL menu item type is used to create a link to a separate website.

Menu Item: User Profile Joomla 3.0

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The User Profile menu item type creates a page displaying a user's own Profile settings.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: User Profile Joomla 3.0

The User Profile menu item type creates a page displaying a user's own Profile settings.

Menu Item: Username Reminder Request Joomla 3.0

The Username Reminder Request menu item type is used to create a form which allows a user to request an e-mail with their username.

Menu Item: Username Reminder Request Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Username Reminder Request menu item type is used to create a form which allows a user to request an e-mail with their username.</translate> <translate>

Menus Menu Item Article Archived Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of Articles that have been Archived and can be searched by date, as shown below.

Menus Menu Item Article Archived Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Categories Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of Categories. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, as shown below. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the articles in that category.

Menus Menu Item Article Categories Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Category Blog Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Category Blog Joomla 2.5

Used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a blog layout.

Menus Menu Item Article Category List Joomla 2.5

Used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menus Menu Item Article Category List Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Create Joomla 2.5

Allows users to submit an article. Normally this is available only to users who have logged in to the front end of the site.

Menus Menu Item Article Create Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Featured Joomla 2.5

Used to show all Articles that have been tagged as Featured. Articles are shown in a Blog Layout.

Menus Menu Item Article Featured Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Single Article Joomla 2.5

Used to show one article in the front end of the site.

Menus Menu Item Article Single Article Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Contact Categories Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of all Contact Categories.

Menus Menu Item Contact Category Joomla 2.5

Used to show contacts belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menus Menu Item Contact Category Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Contact Featured Joomla 2.5

Used to show all Contacts that have been tagged as Featured. Contacts are shown in a Category Layout.

Menus Menu Item Contact Featured Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Contact Single Contact Joomla 2.5

Used to show a single contact from the contacts component.

Menus Menu Item Contact Single Contact Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Display Site Configuration Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Display Template Options Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item External URL Joomla 2.5

This particular menu item is used for creating a link to a website separate from your current Joomla! installation in a menu.

Menus Menu Item External URL Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Finder Search Joomla 2.5

Used to create a page for Smart Search Results, which can be used in conjunction with a Smart Search module to control Search Results Page's layout. Ability to 'can' Smart Search results to specific filters to control a search.

Menus Menu Item Finder Search Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Manager Joomla 2.5

The Menu Item Manager lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager.

Menus Menu Item Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

Menu items are the core structure of a Joomla website. Each Menu Item is a link to a webpage. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User. The core distribution of Joomla provides 29 different Menu Item types. If you install third-party extensions, these may add more menu types.

In this screen, you will select the Menu Item Type for the Menu Item you are creating and then fill in information about this specific Menu Item. Some of these fields are common to all Menu Item types. These include the following sections: Details, Link Type Options, Page Display Options, Metadata Options, and Module Assignment for this Menu Item. These common fields are documented in this help screen.

In addition to these common fields, different Menu Item types may require different fields unique to that type. These are documented in the help screen for each type.

Menus Menu Item Menu Heading Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Menu Item Alias Joomla 2.5

Used to create a link from one Menu Item to another Menu Item. This link can be to another Menu's, Menu Item or within the same Menu. See Quick Tips for use.

Menus Menu Item Menu Item Alias Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Categories Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of all News Feed Categories.

Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Categories Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Category Joomla 2.5

Used to show newsfeeds belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Category Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Single Newsfeed Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Single Newsfeed Joomla 2.5

Used to show a single newsfeed from the Newsfeeds component.

Menus Menu Item Search Results Joomla 2.5

Used to create a 'Search Form' page for users to search site's content. Additional, used to control output look of search results or 'can' the results of a search with a menu link for preset search term or terms.

Menus Menu Item Search Results Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Search Results Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Used to create a 'Search Form or Search Results' page for users to search site's content. Additional, used to control output look of search results or 'can' the results of a search with a menu link for preset search term or terms.</translate>

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Menus Menu Item Separator Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Tags Items Compact List Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Tags Items List Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Tags Items List All Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Text Separator Joomla 2.5

Used to provide a way to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links.

Menus Menu Item User Login Joomla 2.5

Used to create a 'User Login Form' page for users to login to the website.

Menus Menu Item User Login Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Password Reset Joomla 2.5

Used to create a form which allows a user to reset their password with an email sent to the user's email associated with the account.

Menus Menu Item User Password Reset Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Profile Joomla 2.5

Shows the active user details when the page is navigated to. This Layout has no unique Parameters.

Menus Menu Item User Profile Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Profile Edit Joomla 2.5

Shows a table where the user can edit their profile when the page is navigated to. This Layout has no unique Parameters.

Menus Menu Item User Profile Edit Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Registration Joomla 2.5

Used to create a default User Registration form for user registration. Default form contains basic information: Name, Username, Password, and Email Address.

Menus Menu Item User Registration Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Reminder Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Reminder Joomla 2.5

Used to create a form which allows a user to request an e-mail with their username.

Menus Menu Item Weblink Categories Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of all Weblink Categories.

Menus Menu Item Weblink Categories Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Weblink Categories Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Used to show a list of all Web Link Categories. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, as shown below. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the Web Links in that category.</translate>

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Menus Menu Item Weblink Category Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Used to show a list of Web Links in a Category. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, parent with child (sub) categories. Depending on the selected layout options, click on a category Title to show the Web Links in that category or sub categories.</translate>

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Menus Menu Item Weblink Category Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of Web Links in a Category. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, parent with child (sub) categories. Depending on the selected layout options, click on a category Title to show the Web Links in that category or sub categories.

Menus Menu Item Weblink Category Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Weblink Submit Joomla 2.5

Used to show a Web Link submission form in Front End (website) allowing users with permission to submit Web Links.

Menus Menu Item Weblink Submit Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Weblink Submit Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Used to show a Web Link submission form in Front End (website) allowing users with permission to submit Web Links.</translate>

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Menus Menu Item Wrapper Joomla 2.5

Used to create a page with embedded content using an IFrame with control of iframe size, width and height.

Menus Menu Item Wrapper Joomla 3.0
Screen.menus.15 Joomla 1.5

The Menu Item Manager lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager.

Screen.menus.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

In this screen, you will select the Menu Item Type for this Menu Item. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User.

Screen.trashmanager.15 Joomla 1.5

These screens are holding areas where Menu Items and Articles are stored before they are permanently deleted from your Joomla! database. From here, you can either permanently delete the items or restore them to the site.

Menu Manager Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Menu Item: Components Menu Container Joomla 3.0

The Components Menu Container is used to show a component container in the Administrator interface. A use case might be as follows:


Suppose you only wish to show certain users links to a subset of the Components on your site. Super Users will see links to everything of course. You can do this as follows:

  • Create a new User Group named, say Branch, with Public as parent.
  • Set the Global Permissions for this group to Allow Administrator Login.
  • Create a new menu named, say, Branch Menu with no imported presets.
  • Create a linked Module named, say, Branch Menu with menu to show as Branch Menu. Set Check Menu to No and Access to Public.
  • Create a Components Menu Container menu item for the Branch Menu named, say, Branch Components.
    • Hide any components that you do not wish the Branch users to see.
    • Show those to which they should have access.
  • Set the Component Permissions for the Branch Group to allowed for all except Configure ACL and Configure Options.

More information at: https://docs.joomla.org/J4.x:Adding_a_Custom_Administrator_Menu


For a Super User the Administrator menu will have an obvious duplication of links. However, a Branch user will only see the Branch Components menu and the Home Dashboard. You will need to adjust the Access permissions of the Quick Icon modules there too! And you really need to create a Dashboard module for any components Branch users have access to.


For users who need access to Articles you can add more menu items to the Branch Menu. In this way you can build a complete custom menu for Branch users.

Menu Item: Components Menu Container Joomla 3.0

The Components Menu Container is used to show a component container in the Administrator interface. A use case might be as follows:


Suppose you only wish to show certain users links to a subset of the Components on your site. Super Users will see links to everything of course. You can do this as follows:

  • Create a new User Group named, say Branch, with Public as parent.
  • Set the Global Permissions for this group to Allow Administrator Login.
  • Create a new menu named, say, Branch Menu with no imported presets.
  • Create a linked Module named, say, Branch Menu with menu to show as Branch Menu. Set Check Menu to No and Access to Public.
  • Create a Components Menu Container menu item for the Branch Menu named, say, Branch Components.
    • Hide any components that you do not wish the Branch users to see.
    • Show those to which they should have access.
  • Set the Component Permissions for the Branch Group to allowed for all except Configure ACL and Configure Options.

More information at: https://docs.joomla.org/J4.x:Adding_a_Custom_Administrator_Menu


For a Super User the Administrator menu will have an obvious duplication of links. However, a Branch user will only see the Branch Components menu and the Home Dashboard. You will need to adjust the Access permissions of the Quick Icon modules there too! And you really need to create a Dashboard module for any components Branch users have access to.


For users who need access to Articles you can add more menu items to the Branch Menu. In this way you can build a complete custom menu for Branch users.

Menu Item: List All Contact Categories Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The List All Contact Categories menu item type is used to show a list of contact categories within a category.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List All Contact Categories Joomla 3.0

The List All Contact Categories menu item type is used to show a list of contact categories within a category.

Menu Item: New Item Joomla 3.0

Menu Items are the core structure of a Joomla website. Each Menu Item is a link to a webpage. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User.


In this screen, you will select the Menu Item Type for the Menu Item you are creating and then fill in information about this specific Menu Item. Some of these fields are common to all Menu Item Types and are documented in this help screen.


In addition to these common fields, different Menu Item types may require different fields unique to that type. These are documented in the help screen for each type.

Menu Item: New Item Joomla 3.0

Menu Items are the core structure of a Joomla website. Each Menu Item is a link to a webpage. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User.


In this screen, you will select the Menu Item Type for the Menu Item you are creating and then fill in information about this specific Menu Item. Some of these fields are common to all Menu Item Types and are documented in this help screen.


In addition to these common fields, different Menu Item types may require different fields unique to that type. These are documented in the help screen for each type.

Menus Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Menus allow a user to navigate through the site. A menu is an object which contains one or more menu items. Each menu item points to a logical page on the site. A menu module is required to place the menu on the page. One menu can have more than one module. For example, one module might show only the first level menu items and a second module might show the level 2 menu items.</translate>

<translate> The Menus list provides an overview of the menus available on a Joomla site. This includes the details of each individual menu's number of items published, unpublished and trashed, and the names of linked modules.</translate>

<translate> The process for adding a menu to the site is normally as follows:</translate> <translate>

  1. Create a new menu (using this screen).</translate>

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  1. Create one or more new menu items for the menu. Each menu item will have a specific menu item type.</translate>

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  1. Create one or more menu modules to display the menu on the site. When you create the modules, you will select which menu items (pages) the modules will show on.</translate>

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Menus Joomla 3.0

Menus allow a user to navigate through the site. A menu is an object which contains one or more menu items. Each menu item points to a logical page on the site. A menu module is required to place the menu on the page. One menu can have more than one module. For example, one module might show only the first level menu items and a second module might show the level 2 menu items.


The Menus list provides an overview of the menus available on a Joomla site. This includes the details of each individual menu's number of items published, unpublished and trashed, and the names of linked modules.


The process for adding a menu to the site is normally as follows:

  1. Create a new menu (using this screen).
  2. Create one or more new menu items for the menu. Each menu item will have a specific menu item type.
  3. Create one or more menu modules to display the menu on the site. When you create the modules, you will select which menu items (pages) the modules will show on.
Menus Menu Item Contact Categories Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Manager Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Menu Item Container Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Manager Joomla 2.5

Menus allow a user to navigate through the site. A menu is an object which contains one or more menu items. Each menu item points to a logical page on the site. A menu module is required to place the menu on the page. One menu can have more than one module. For example, one module might show only the first level menu items and a second module might show the level 2 menu items.

The process for adding a menu to the site is normally as follows:

  1. Create a new menu (using this screen).
  2. Create one or more new menu items on the menu. Each menu item will have a specific menu item type.
  3. Create one or more menu modules to display the menu on the site. When you create the modules, you will select which menu items (pages) the modules will show on.
Menus Menu Manager Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

You can add or modify menus in this screen.

Menus Menu Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Manager Options Joomla 3.0

You can set options of your menus in this screen.

Menus Menu Manager Options Joomla 3.0

You can set options of your menus in this screen.

Menus: Edit Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> You can add or modify menus in this screen.</translate> <translate>

Menus: Edit Joomla 3.0

You can add or modify menus in this screen.

Menus: Items Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Menus: Items page lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager. The Title bar shows the name of the selected menu or All Menu Items if that list is selected.</translate> <translate>

Menus: Items Joomla 3.0

The Menus: Items page lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager. The Title bar shows the name of the selected menu or All Menu Items if that list is selected.

Screen.menumanager.15 Joomla 1.5

The Menu Manager controls how Joomla!'s menus will look and act.

Screen.menumanager.new.15 Joomla 1.5

You can add or modify menus in this screen.

Menus Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Menu Item: Alias Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Menu Item Alias menu type is used to create a link from one Menu Item to another Menu Item. This link can be to another Menu's, Menu Item or within the same Menu. </translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Alias Joomla 3.0

The Menu Item Alias menu type is used to create a link from one Menu Item to another Menu Item. This link can be to another Menu's, Menu Item or within the same Menu.

Menu Item: Article Archived Joomla 3.0

The Archived Articles Menu Item Type shows a customised list of articles ordered by date or title.


Archived articles are no longer published but are still stored on the site. Articles are Archived using the [[<tvar name=1>Help4.x:Articles</tvar>/en|Articles list screen]]. Articles assigned to the 'Uncategorised' Category will not show on the Archived Article Menu Item.

Menu Item: Article Archived Joomla 3.0

The Archived Articles Menu Item Type shows a customised list of articles ordered by date or title.


Archived articles are no longer published but are still stored on the site. Articles are Archived using the Articles list screen. Articles assigned to the 'Uncategorised' Category will not show on the Archived Article Menu Item.

Menu Item: Category Blog Joomla 3.0

A Category Blog menu item typically has one or two leading article tasters occupying the full width of the content area followed by more articles tasters in one, two or three columns and additional links to more Articles in the same category.

Menu Item: Category Blog Joomla 3.0

A Category Blog menu item typically has one or two leading article tasters occupying the full width of the content area followed by more articles tasters in one, two or three columns and additional links to more Articles in the same category.

Menu Item: Category List Joomla 3.0

The Category List menu item type is used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menu Item: Category List Joomla 3.0

The Category List menu item type is used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menu Item: Compact List of Tagged Items Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Compact List of Tagged Items menu item type is used to create a page ...</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Compact List of Tagged Items Joomla 3.0

The Compact List of Tagged Items menu item type is used to create a page ...

Menu Item: Components Menu Container Joomla 3.0

The Components Menu Container is used to show a component container in the Administrator interface. A use case might be as follows:


Suppose you only wish to show certain users links to a subset of the Components on your site. Super Users will see links to everything of course. You can do this as follows:

  • Create a new User Group named, say Branch, with Public as parent.
  • Set the Global Permissions for this group to Allow Administrator Login.
  • Create a new menu named, say, Branch Menu with no imported presets.
  • Create a linked Module named, say, Branch Menu with menu to show as Branch Menu. Set Check Menu to No and Access to Public.
  • Create a Components Menu Container menu item for the Branch Menu named, say, Branch Components.
    • Hide any components that you do not wish the Branch users to see.
    • Show those to which they should have access.
  • Set the Component Permissions for the Branch Group to allowed for all except Configure ACL and Configure Options.

More information at: https://docs.joomla.org/J4.x:Adding_a_Custom_Administrator_Menu


For a Super User the Administrator menu will have an obvious duplication of links. However, a Branch user will only see the Branch Components menu and the Home Dashboard. You will need to adjust the Access permissions of the Quick Icon modules there too! And you really need to create a Dashboard module for any components Branch users have access to.


For users who need access to Articles you can add more menu items to the Branch Menu. In this way you can build a complete custom menu for Branch users.

Menu Item: Components Menu Container Joomla 3.0

The Components Menu Container is used to show a component container in the Administrator interface. A use case might be as follows:


Suppose you only wish to show certain users links to a subset of the Components on your site. Super Users will see links to everything of course. You can do this as follows:

  • Create a new User Group named, say Branch, with Public as parent.
  • Set the Global Permissions for this group to Allow Administrator Login.
  • Create a new menu named, say, Branch Menu with no imported presets.
  • Create a linked Module named, say, Branch Menu with menu to show as Branch Menu. Set Check Menu to No and Access to Public.
  • Create a Components Menu Container menu item for the Branch Menu named, say, Branch Components.
    • Hide any components that you do not wish the Branch users to see.
    • Show those to which they should have access.
  • Set the Component Permissions for the Branch Group to allowed for all except Configure ACL and Configure Options.

More information at: https://docs.joomla.org/J4.x:Adding_a_Custom_Administrator_Menu


For a Super User the Administrator menu will have an obvious duplication of links. However, a Branch user will only see the Branch Components menu and the Home Dashboard. You will need to adjust the Access permissions of the Quick Icon modules there too! And you really need to create a Dashboard module for any components Branch users have access to.


For users who need access to Articles you can add more menu items to the Branch Menu. In this way you can build a complete custom menu for Branch users.

Menu Item: Confirm Request Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Confirm Request menu item type is used to display a menu link leading to a page containing a form allowing your users to confirm an information request (Export or Remove).</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Confirm Request Joomla 3.0

The Confirm Request menu item type is used to display a menu link leading to a page containing a form allowing your users to confirm an information request (Export or Remove).

Menu Item: Create Article Joomla 3.0

The Create Article menu item allows users to submit an article via the Site interface. Normally this is available only to users who have logged in to the Frontend of the site.


Users must have permission to create articles. When the Create Article page is shown in the Frontend, the screen shows as examples in the [[<tvar name=1>#frontend</tvar>|Frontend Screenshot]] section below.

Menu Item: Create Article Joomla 3.0

The Create Article menu item allows users to submit an article via the Site interface. Normally this is available only to users who have logged in to the Frontend of the site.


Users must have permission to create articles. When the Create Article page is shown in the Frontend, the screen shows as examples in the Frontend Screenshot section below.

Menu Item: Create Contact Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Create Contact menu item type is used to provide a form for a user to provide contact data.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Create Contact Joomla 3.0

The Create Contact menu item type is used to provide a form for a user to provide contact data.

Menu Item: Create Request Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Create Request menu item type is used to display a form allowing users to submit an information request (Export or Remove).</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Create Request Joomla 3.0

The Create Request menu item type is used to display a form allowing users to submit an information request (Export or Remove).

Menu Item: Display Template Options Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Display Template Options menu item type allows a Joomla! super-user to easily change some template options from the front-end. After a change, the super-user will see the results immediately. This menu item is intended to help new super-users with site development.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Display Template Options Joomla 3.0

The Display Template Options menu item type allows a Joomla! super-user to easily change some template options from the front-end. After a change, the super-user will see the results immediately. This menu item is intended to help new super-users with site development.

Menu Item: Edit User Profile Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Edit User Profile menu item type is used to create a form which allows a user to edit their own profile settings.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Edit User Profile Joomla 3.0

The Edit User Profile menu item type is used to create a form which allows a user to edit their own profile settings.

Menu Item: Extend Consent Joomla 3.0

The Extend Consent menu item type is used to display a form allowing users to renew their privacy consent.

Menu Item: Extend Consent Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Extend Consent menu item type is used to display a form allowing users to renew their privacy consent.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Featured Articles Joomla 3.0

The Featured Articles menu item type is used to show all Articles that have been tagged as Featured in a Blog Layout.

Menu Item: Featured Articles Joomla 3.0

The Featured Articles menu item type is used to show all Articles that have been tagged as Featured in a Blog Layout.

Menu Item: Featured Contacts Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Featured Contacts menu item type is used to show a list of featured contacts.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Featured Contacts Joomla 3.0

The Featured Contacts menu item type is used to show a list of featured contacts.

Menu Item: Heading Joomla 3.0

The Menu Heading menu item type is used to separate menu links with text or images in a menu. For example, to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.

Menu Item: Heading Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Menu Heading menu item type is used to separate menu links with text or images in a menu. For example, to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Iframe Wrapper Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Iframe Wrapper menu item type is used to create a page with embedded content using an IFrame with control of iframe size, width and height.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Iframe Wrapper Joomla 3.0

The Iframe Wrapper menu item type is used to create a page with embedded content using an IFrame with control of iframe size, width and height.

Menu Item: List All Categories Joomla 3.0

The List All Categories menu item type is used to show Categories in a hierarchical list. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the articles in that category.

Menu Item: List All Categories Joomla 3.0

The List All Categories menu item type is used to show Categories in a hierarchical list. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the articles in that category.

Menu Item: List All Contact Categories Joomla 3.0

The List All Contact Categories menu item type is used to show a list of contact categories within a category.

Menu Item: List All Contact Categories Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The List All Contact Categories menu item type is used to show a list of contact categories within a category.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List All News Feed Categories Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The List All News Feed Categories menu item type is used to show a list of all RSS News Feed Categories. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, as shown below. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the News Feeds in that category.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List All News Feed Categories Joomla 3.0

The List All News Feed Categories menu item type is used to show a list of all RSS News Feed Categories. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, as shown below. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the News Feeds in that category.

Menu Item: List All Tags Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The List All Tags menu item type is Used to create a page containing items with selected tags.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List All Tags Joomla 3.0

The List All Tags menu item type is Used to create a page containing items with selected tags.

Menu Item: List Contacts in a Category Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The List Contacts in a Category menu item type is used to show contacts in a given Category in a list layout. Settings include: Contact Details, Contact Form, presentation(slider, tabs, plain view), and Email subject and message filters.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List Contacts in a Category Joomla 3.0

The List Contacts in a Category menu item type is used to show contacts in a given Category in a list layout. Settings include: Contact Details, Contact Form, presentation(slider, tabs, plain view), and Email subject and message filters.

Menu Item: List News Feeds in a Category Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The List News Feeds in a Category menu item type is used to show a list of all RSS News Feeds in a Category. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can include subcategories of a News Feed category.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: List News Feeds in a Category Joomla 3.0

The List News Feeds in a Category menu item type is used to show a list of all RSS News Feeds in a Category. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can include subcategories of a News Feed category.

Menu Item: Login Form Joomla 3.0

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The Login Form menu item type is used to create a page containing a Login form. </translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Login Form Joomla 3.0

The Login Form menu item type is used to create a page containing a Login form.

Menu Item: Logout Joomla 3.0

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The Logout menu item type provides a convenient way to logout.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Logout Joomla 3.0

The Logout menu item type provides a convenient way to logout.

Menu Item: New Item Joomla 3.0

Menu Items are the core structure of a Joomla website. Each Menu Item is a link to a webpage. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User.


In this screen, you will select the Menu Item Type for the Menu Item you are creating and then fill in information about this specific Menu Item. Some of these fields are common to all Menu Item Types and are documented in this help screen.


In addition to these common fields, different Menu Item types may require different fields unique to that type. These are documented in the help screen for each type.

Menu Item: New Item Joomla 3.0

Menu Items are the core structure of a Joomla website. Each Menu Item is a link to a webpage. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User.


In this screen, you will select the Menu Item Type for the Menu Item you are creating and then fill in information about this specific Menu Item. Some of these fields are common to all Menu Item Types and are documented in this help screen.


In addition to these common fields, different Menu Item types may require different fields unique to that type. These are documented in the help screen for each type.

Menu Item: Password Reset Joomla 3.0

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The Password Reset menu item type is used to create a page containing a Password Reset form. It asks for the email associated with the user account and sends an email containing a reset token to the provided address.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Password Reset Joomla 3.0

The Password Reset menu item type is used to create a page containing a Password Reset form. It asks for the email associated with the user account and sends an email containing a reset token to the provided address.

Menu Item: Registration Form Joomla 3.0

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The Registration Form menu item type is used to create a User Registration form page. The default form contains basic information: Name, Username, Password, and Email Address.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Registration Form Joomla 3.0

The Registration Form menu item type is used to create a User Registration form page. The default form contains basic information: Name, Username, Password, and Email Address.

Menu Item: Search Joomla 3.0

The Search menu item type is used to create a page for Smart Search Results. It can be used in conjunction with a Smart Search module to control a Search Results Page layout.

Menu Item: Search Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Search menu item type is used to create a page for Smart Search Results. It can be used in conjunction with a Smart Search module to control a Search Results Page layout.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Separator Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Separator menu item type is used to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Separator Joomla 3.0

The Separator menu item type is used to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links. See the Front End Example screenshot below.

Menu Item: Single Article Joomla 3.0

The Single Article menu item type is used to show one article in the Frontend of the site.

Menu Item: Single Article Joomla 3.0

The Single Article menu item type is used to show one article in the Frontend of the site.

Menu Item: Single Contact Joomla 3.0

The Single Contact is used to show a menu link for a Single Contact with optional settings such as Contact Details, Contact Form and Email subject and message filters.

Menu Item: Single Contact Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Single Contact is used to show a menu link for a Single Contact with optional settings such as Contact Details, Contact Form and Email subject and message filters.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Single News Feed Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Single News Feed menu item type is used to show a single RSS News Feed created in the News Feeds component.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Single News Feed Joomla 3.0

The Single News Feed menu item type is used to show a single RSS News Feed created in the News Feeds component.

Menu Item: Site Configuration Options Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Site Configuration Options menu item type allows a Joomla! super-user to easily change the site configuration. The page it links to is a simplified version of the Administrator's Site Global Configuration page. It provides access to some of the important site configuration parameters. After a change, the super-user will see the results immediately. This menu item is intended to help new super-users with site development.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Site Configuration Options Joomla 3.0

The Site Configuration Options menu item type allows a Joomla! super-user to easily change the site configuration. The page it links to is a simplified version of the Administrator's Site Global Configuration page. It provides access to some of the important site configuration parameters. After a change, the super-user will see the results immediately. This menu item is intended to help new super-users with site development.

Menu Item: Tagged Items Joomla 3.0

The Tagged Items menu item type is used to create a page to display content with selected tags.

Menu Item: Tagged Items Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Tagged Items menu item type is used to create a page to display content with selected tags.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: User Profile Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The User Profile menu item type creates a page displaying a user's own Profile settings.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: User Profile Joomla 3.0

The User Profile menu item type creates a page displaying a user's own Profile settings.

Menu Item: Username Reminder Request Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Username Reminder Request menu item type is used to create a form which allows a user to request an e-mail with their username.</translate> <translate>

Menu Item: Username Reminder Request Joomla 3.0

The Username Reminder Request menu item type is used to create a form which allows a user to request an e-mail with their username.

Menus Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Menus allow a user to navigate through the site. A menu is an object which contains one or more menu items. Each menu item points to a logical page on the site. A menu module is required to place the menu on the page. One menu can have more than one module. For example, one module might show only the first level menu items and a second module might show the level 2 menu items.</translate>

<translate> The Menus list provides an overview of the menus available on a Joomla site. This includes the details of each individual menu's number of items published, unpublished and trashed, and the names of linked modules.</translate>

<translate> The process for adding a menu to the site is normally as follows:</translate> <translate>

  1. Create a new menu (using this screen).</translate>

<translate>

  1. Create one or more new menu items for the menu. Each menu item will have a specific menu item type.</translate>

<translate>

  1. Create one or more menu modules to display the menu on the site. When you create the modules, you will select which menu items (pages) the modules will show on.</translate>

<translate>

Menus Joomla 3.0

Menus allow a user to navigate through the site. A menu is an object which contains one or more menu items. Each menu item points to a logical page on the site. A menu module is required to place the menu on the page. One menu can have more than one module. For example, one module might show only the first level menu items and a second module might show the level 2 menu items.


The Menus list provides an overview of the menus available on a Joomla site. This includes the details of each individual menu's number of items published, unpublished and trashed, and the names of linked modules.


The process for adding a menu to the site is normally as follows:

  1. Create a new menu (using this screen).
  2. Create one or more new menu items for the menu. Each menu item will have a specific menu item type.
  3. Create one or more menu modules to display the menu on the site. When you create the modules, you will select which menu items (pages) the modules will show on.
Menus Menu Item Article Archived Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of Articles that have been Archived and can be searched by date, as shown below.

Menus Menu Item Article Archived Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Categories Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of Categories. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, as shown below. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the articles in that category.

Menus Menu Item Article Categories Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Category Blog Joomla 2.5

Used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a blog layout.

Menus Menu Item Article Category Blog Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Category List Joomla 2.5

Used to show articles belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menus Menu Item Article Category List Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Create Joomla 2.5

Allows users to submit an article. Normally this is available only to users who have logged in to the front end of the site.

Menus Menu Item Article Create Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Featured Joomla 2.5

Used to show all Articles that have been tagged as Featured. Articles are shown in a Blog Layout.

Menus Menu Item Article Featured Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Single Article Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Article Single Article Joomla 2.5

Used to show one article in the front end of the site.

Menus Menu Item Contact Categories Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Contact Categories Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of all Contact Categories.

Menus Menu Item Contact Category Joomla 2.5

Used to show contacts belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menus Menu Item Contact Category Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Contact Featured Joomla 2.5

Used to show all Contacts that have been tagged as Featured. Contacts are shown in a Category Layout.

Menus Menu Item Contact Featured Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Contact Single Contact Joomla 2.5

Used to show a single contact from the contacts component.

Menus Menu Item Contact Single Contact Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Display Site Configuration Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Display Template Options Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Finder Search Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Finder Search Joomla 2.5

Used to create a page for Smart Search Results, which can be used in conjunction with a Smart Search module to control Search Results Page's layout. Ability to 'can' Smart Search results to specific filters to control a search.

Menus Menu Item Manager Joomla 2.5

The Menu Item Manager lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager.

Menus Menu Item Manager Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

Menu items are the core structure of a Joomla website. Each Menu Item is a link to a webpage. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User. The core distribution of Joomla provides 29 different Menu Item types. If you install third-party extensions, these may add more menu types.

In this screen, you will select the Menu Item Type for the Menu Item you are creating and then fill in information about this specific Menu Item. Some of these fields are common to all Menu Item types. These include the following sections: Details, Link Type Options, Page Display Options, Metadata Options, and Module Assignment for this Menu Item. These common fields are documented in this help screen.

In addition to these common fields, different Menu Item types may require different fields unique to that type. These are documented in the help screen for each type.

Menus Menu Item Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Menu Heading Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Menu Item Alias Joomla 2.5

Used to create a link from one Menu Item to another Menu Item. This link can be to another Menu's, Menu Item or within the same Menu. See Quick Tips for use.

Menus Menu Item Menu Item Alias Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Menu Item Container Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Categories Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of all News Feed Categories.

Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Categories Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Category Joomla 2.5

Used to show newsfeeds belonging to a specific Category in a list layout.

Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Category Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Single Newsfeed Joomla 2.5

Used to show a single newsfeed from the Newsfeeds component.

Menus Menu Item Newsfeed Single Newsfeed Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Privacy Confirm Request Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Privacy Create Request Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Privacy Extend Consent Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Search Results Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Used to create a 'Search Form or Search Results' page for users to search site's content. Additional, used to control output look of search results or 'can' the results of a search with a menu link for preset search term or terms.</translate>

<translate>

Menus Menu Item Search Results Joomla 2.5

Used to create a 'Search Form' page for users to search site's content. Additional, used to control output look of search results or 'can' the results of a search with a menu link for preset search term or terms.

Menus Menu Item Search Results Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Separator Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Tags Items Compact List Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Tags Items List Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Tags Items List All Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Text Separator Joomla 2.5

Used to provide a way to separate links with images or text in a menu. Some uses might be to give a title to a group of links or allow a short description before each link or groups of links.

Menus Menu Item User Login Joomla 2.5

Used to create a 'User Login Form' page for users to login to the website.

Menus Menu Item User Login Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Password Reset Joomla 2.5

Used to create a form which allows a user to reset their password with an email sent to the user's email associated with the account.

Menus Menu Item User Password Reset Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Profile Joomla 2.5

Shows the active user details when the page is navigated to. This Layout has no unique Parameters.

Menus Menu Item User Profile Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Profile Edit Joomla 2.5

Shows a table where the user can edit their profile when the page is navigated to. This Layout has no unique Parameters.

Menus Menu Item User Profile Edit Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Registration Joomla 2.5

Used to create a default User Registration form for user registration. Default form contains basic information: Name, Username, Password, and Email Address.

Menus Menu Item User Registration Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item User Reminder Joomla 2.5

Used to create a form which allows a user to request an e-mail with their username.

Menus Menu Item User Reminder Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Weblink Categories Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Weblink Categories Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Used to show a list of all Web Link Categories. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, as shown below. Depending on the selected options for this layout, you can click on a category Title to show the Web Links in that category.</translate>

<translate>

Menus Menu Item Weblink Categories Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of all Weblink Categories.

Menus Menu Item Weblink Category Joomla 2.5

Used to show a list of Web Links in a Category. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, parent with child (sub) categories. Depending on the selected layout options, click on a category Title to show the Web Links in that category or sub categories.

Menus Menu Item Weblink Category Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Weblink Category Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Used to show a list of Web Links in a Category. Categories are shown in a hierarchical list, parent with child (sub) categories. Depending on the selected layout options, click on a category Title to show the Web Links in that category or sub categories.</translate>

<translate>

Menus Menu Item Weblink Submit Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Item Weblink Submit Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> Used to show a Web Link submission form in Front End (website) allowing users with permission to submit Web Links.</translate>

<translate>

Menus Menu Item Weblink Submit Joomla 2.5

Used to show a Web Link submission form in Front End (website) allowing users with permission to submit Web Links.

Menus Menu Item Wrapper Joomla 2.5

Used to create a page with embedded content using an IFrame with control of iframe size, width and height.

Menus Menu Item Wrapper Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Manager Joomla 2.5

Menus allow a user to navigate through the site. A menu is an object which contains one or more menu items. Each menu item points to a logical page on the site. A menu module is required to place the menu on the page. One menu can have more than one module. For example, one module might show only the first level menu items and a second module might show the level 2 menu items.

The process for adding a menu to the site is normally as follows:

  1. Create a new menu (using this screen).
  2. Create one or more new menu items on the menu. Each menu item will have a specific menu item type.
  3. Create one or more menu modules to display the menu on the site. When you create the modules, you will select which menu items (pages) the modules will show on.
Menus Menu Manager Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Menus Menu Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

You can add or modify menus in this screen.

Menus Menu Manager Options Joomla 3.0

You can set options of your menus in this screen.

Menus Menu Manager Options Joomla 3.0

You can set options of your menus in this screen.

Menus: Edit Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> You can add or modify menus in this screen.</translate> <translate>

Menus: Edit Joomla 3.0

You can add or modify menus in this screen.

Menus: Items Joomla 3.0

The Menus: Items page lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager. The Title bar shows the name of the selected menu or All Menu Items if that list is selected.

Menus: Items Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate> The Menus: Items page lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager. The Title bar shows the name of the selected menu or All Menu Items if that list is selected.</translate> <translate>

Screen.menumanager.15 Joomla 1.5

The Menu Manager controls how Joomla!'s menus will look and act.

Screen.menumanager.new.15 Joomla 1.5

You can add or modify menus in this screen.

Screen.menus.15 Joomla 1.5

The Menu Item Manager lists the menu items contained in a menu created using the Menu Manager.

Screen.menus.edit.15 Joomla 1.5

In this screen, you will select the Menu Item Type for this Menu Item. The Menu Item Type determines the type of page that will display when this menu choice is selected by the User.

Screen.trashmanager.15 Joomla 1.5

These screens are holding areas where Menu Items and Articles are stored before they are permanently deleted from your Joomla! database. From here, you can either permanently delete the items or restore them to the site.

Module Manager Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Admin Modules: Action Logs - Latest Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Action Logs - Latest module type shows a list of the most recent actions on the Administrator Home Dashboard.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Action Logs - Latest Joomla 3.0

The Action Logs - Latest module type shows a list of the most recent actions on the Administrator Home Dashboard.

Admin Modules: Administrator Dashboard Menu Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Administrator Dashboard Menu module type displays a collection of menus in an administrator dashboard. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Administrator Dashboard Menu Joomla 3.0

The Administrator Dashboard Menu module type displays a collection of menus in an administrator dashboard.

Admin Modules: Administrator Menu Joomla 3.0

The Administrator Menu module type shows the main administrator menu module.

Admin Modules: Administrator Menu Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Administrator Menu module type shows the main administrator menu module.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Articles - Latest Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Articles - Latest Module type is used to display the "Recently Added Articles" in the Control Panel.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Articles - Latest Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Latest Module type is used to display the "Recently Added Articles" in the Control Panel.

Admin Modules: Custom Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Custom Module type allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.</translate>

<translate>

There are many cases where you might want to show free-form HTML in the administrator interface. For example, you might want to show a temporary system message. You may need to supply additional styling via the Advance Tab</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Custom Joomla 3.0

The Custom Module type allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.


There are many cases where you might want to show free-form HTML in the administrator interface. For example, you might want to show a temporary system message. You may need to supply additional styling via the Advance Tab

Admin Modules: Feed Display Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Feed Display Module shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts and is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Feed Display Joomla 3.0

The Feed Display Module shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts and is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.

Admin Modules: Frontend Link Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

This module shows a link to the frontend. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-frontend-link-icon-<translate>

en</translate>.png]] <translate>

Admin Modules: Frontend Link Joomla 3.0

This module shows a link to the frontend. Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-frontend-link-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Guided Tours Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Guided Tours module shows a list of available guided tours.
It presents itself as a dropdown, available in the Administrator Title Bar.</translate>

[[File:Guidedtours button <translate> en</translate>.png|none|Guided Tours Dropdown Menu]]

<translate>

Admin Modules: Guided Tours Joomla 3.0

The Guided Tours module shows a list of available guided tours.
It presents itself as a dropdown, available in the Administrator Title Bar.


Guided Tours Dropdown Menu
Admin Modules: Joomla Version Information Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

This module displays the Joomla! version in the Administrator Title Bar. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-joomla-version-icon-<translate>

en</translate>.png]] <translate>

Admin Modules: Joomla Version Information Joomla 3.0

This module displays the Joomla! version in the Administrator Title Bar. Help-5x-modules-administrator-module-joomla-version-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Logged-in Users Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Logged-in Users module type shows a list of users who are currently logged into the site. This is displayed in the Control Panel. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Logged-in Users Joomla 3.0

The Logged-in Users module type shows a list of users who are currently logged into the site. This is displayed in the Control Panel.

Admin Modules: Login Form Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Login Form module type displays a Username and Password Login form. It should not be unpublished. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Login Form Joomla 3.0

The Login Form module type displays a Username and Password Login form. It should not be unpublished.

Admin Modules: Login Support Information Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

This module displays some useful links to Joomla support sites on the login screen. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Login Support Information Joomla 3.0

This module displays some useful links to Joomla support sites on the login screen.

Admin Modules: Messages Joomla 3.0

This module shows the count of private messages in the Title Bar. Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-private-messages-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Messages Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

This module shows the count of private messages in the Title Bar. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-private-messages-icon-<translate>

en</translate>.png]] <translate>

Admin Modules: Multilingual Status Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Multilingual Status module type shows an icon in the Title Bar to provide access to the multilingual parameters in Multilingual sites. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-multilingual-status-icon-<translate>

en</translate>.png]] <translate>

Admin Modules: Multilingual Status Joomla 3.0

The Multilingual Status module type shows an icon in the Title Bar to provide access to the multilingual parameters in Multilingual sites. Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-multilingual-status-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Popular Articles Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Popular Articles module type shows a list of the most popular published Articles that are still current. Some that are shown may have expired even though they are the most recent. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Popular Articles Joomla 3.0

The Popular Articles module type shows a list of the most popular published Articles that are still current. Some that are shown may have expired even though they are the most recent.

Admin Modules: Post Installation Messages Joomla 3.0

This module shows the latest post installation messages. Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-post-installation-messages-icon-en.png

Admin Modules: Post Installation Messages Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

This module shows the latest post installation messages. </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-manager-module-post-installation-messages-icon-<translate>

en</translate>.png]] <translate>

Admin Modules: Privacy Dashboard Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Privacy Dashboard module type shows information about privacy requests.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Privacy Dashboard Joomla 3.0

The Privacy Dashboard module type shows information about privacy requests.

Admin Modules: Privacy Status Check Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Privacy Status Check Module shows information about your sites privacy status.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Privacy Status Check Joomla 3.0

The Privacy Status Check Module shows information about your sites privacy status.

Admin Modules: Quick Icons Joomla 3.0

The Quick Icons module Type shows Quick Icons that are visible on the Dashboard (administrator area home page).

Admin Modules: Quick Icons Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Quick Icons module Type shows Quick Icons that are visible on the Dashboard (administrator area home page).</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Sample Data Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Sample Data Module lets you install sample data.</translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Sample Data Joomla 3.0

The Sample Data Module lets you install sample data.

Admin Modules: Title Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Title module type shows the Toolbar Component Title. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Title Joomla 3.0

The Title module type shows the Toolbar Component Title.

Admin Modules: Toolbar Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

The Toolbar module type shows the toolbar icons used to control actions throughout the Administrator area. </translate> <translate>

Admin Modules: Toolbar Joomla 3.0

The Toolbar module type shows the toolbar icons used to control actions throughout the Administrator area.

Admin Modules: User Menu Joomla 3.0

</translate> <translate>

This module shows the User Menu in the Administrator Title Bar </translate> [[Image:help-4x-modules-administrator-module-user-menu-icon-<translate>

en</translate>.png]] <translate>

Admin Modules: User Menu Joomla 3.0

This module shows the User Menu in the Administrator Title Bar Help-4x-modules-administrator-module-user-menu-icon-en.png

Components Module Manager Options Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Joomla 2.5

The Module Manager is where you add and edit Joomla! Modules. In Joomla!, Modules are used to display content and/or media around the main content.

Module Facts:

  1. All Joomla! websites require at least 1 Menu Module
  2. All Other Module Types are Optional. (Examples: News, Banner, Latest News, Polls)
  3. Every Menu is accompanied by a menu module. (Example mod_mainmenu)
  4. Multiple occurrences of similar module types.
  5. Some Modules are linked to components. For example, each Menu Module is related to one Menu component. To define a Menu in Joomla!, you need to create the Menu and Menu Items using the Menus screens and then create the Module for the Menu using this screen. Other Modules, such as Custom HTML and Breadcrumbs, do not depend on any other content. See Module Manager - New/Edit for information about the different Module Types.

The Joomla! installation is accompanied with 20 module types, additional 3rd party modules can be located at the JED.

Extensions Module Manager Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Custom Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Custom Joomla 2.5

This allows you to create a Module that contains any valid HTML code. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_custom". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Feed Joomla 2.5

This allows you to create a Module that contains a syndicated feed. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_feed". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Feed Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Latest Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of the most recently published Articles that are still current. Some that are shown may have expired even though they are the most recent. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_latest". It is related to the content component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Latest Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Latestactions Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Logged Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Logged Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of the currently Logged-in Users. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_logged". It is related to the user component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Login Joomla 2.5

This module displays a username and password login form. It should not be unpublished. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_login". It is related to the user component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Login Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Menu Joomla 2.5

The Administrator Menu module displays the menu in the Backend of Joomla. The Module Type name for this Module is mod_menu. It is related to the Menu component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Menu Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Multilang Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Multilang Joomla 2.5

This module shows the status of the multilanguage parameters. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_multilangstatus". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Popular Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of the most popular published Articles that are still current. Some that are shown may have expired even though they are the most recent. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_popular". It is related to the content component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Popular Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Privacy Dashboard Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Quickicon Joomla 2.5

This module shows Quick Icons that are visible on the Control Panel (admin area home page). The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_quickicon". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Quickicon Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Status Joomla 2.5

This module shows the status of the logged-in users. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_status". It is related to the user component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Status Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Status Unused Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Submenu Joomla 2.5

The Admin Submenu module displays the submenu in the administrator backend of Joomla. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_submenu". It is related to the Menu component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Submenu Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Title Joomla 2.5

This Module shows the Toolbar Component Title. It should not be unpublished. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_title". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Title Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Toolbar Joomla 2.5

This Module shows the toolbar icons used to control actions throughout the administrator area. The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_toolbar". It is not related to a component.

Extensions Module Manager Admin Toolbar Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Admin Version Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Archive Joomla 2.5

This module shows a list of the calendar months containing archived articles. After you have changed the status of an article to archived, this list will be automatically generated.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Archive Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Categories Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Categories Joomla 2.5

This module displays a list of articles from one or more categories.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Category Joomla 2.5

This module displays a list of articles from one or more categories.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Category Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Newsflash Joomla 2.5

This Module shows one or more Articles from one Category each time the page is refreshed. One random Article or a list of Articles can be displayed.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Newsflash Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Articles Related Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of Articles that are related to the current Article being viewed by the user (for example, a Article Layout or a Blog or List layout where the user has clicked on an Article link). Articles are considered to be related to each other if they share at least one Keyword in the Article's Metadata Information. Article Keywords are entered in the Metadata Information section of the Article Manager - New/Edit screen.

Extensions Module Manager Articles Related Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Banners Joomla 2.5

This Module allows you to show active Banners from the Banner Component created in the Banner Manager screen.

Extensions Module Manager Banners Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Breadcrumbs Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a set of navigation links that illustrates where you are inside the web site and allows you to navigate back.

Extensions Module Manager Breadcrumbs Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Custom HTML Joomla 2.5

This allows you to create a Module that contains any valid HTML code. There are many cases where you might want to put free-form HTML inside a web page. For example, you might want to create an HTML Image Map or you might want to copy HTML code from PayPal, Amazon, or some other site.

The Custom HTML Module allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.

Extensions Module Manager Custom HTML Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

The Extensions Module Manager Edit (New) allows editing an existing Module or creating a new Module by Module type.

Extensions Module Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Feed Display Joomla 2.5

This Module shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts in the Newsfeed Manager screen but is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.

Extensions Module Manager Feed Display Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Footer Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Footer Joomla 2.5

This Module displays the web site copyright and Joomla! license information.

Extensions Module Manager Language Switcher Joomla 2.5

This module allows you to switch between available Content languages. Selecting a language will take you to the home page for that language. The plugin 'System - Language Filter' has to be enabled for this to work. Please see this tutorial on how to configure your site to work in a multilingual mode.

Extensions Module Manager Language Switcher Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Latest News Joomla 2.5

This Module shows a list of the most recently published Articles.

Extensions Module Manager Latest News Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Latest Users Joomla 2.5

The Latest Users module will display the latest users which who last registered on the website.

Extensions Module Manager Latest Users Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Login Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.

Extensions Module Manager Login Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Menu Joomla 2.5

This Module allows you to place your Menus on the page. Every Joomla! website has at least one Menu that is created in the Menu Manager screen. The Menu Module allows you place all or part of the selected Menu at the desired position and on the desired web pages.

Extensions Module Manager Menu Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Most Read Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a list of Articles with the highest hit counts.

Extensions Module Manager Most Read Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Random Image Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a random image from a directory.

Extensions Module Manager Random Image Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Sample Data Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Search Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a Search entry field where the user can type in a phrase and press Enter to search the web site.

Extensions Module Manager Search Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Smart Search Joomla 2.5

This Module displays a Smart Search entry field where the user can type in a phrase and press Enter to search the web site.

Extensions Module Manager Smart Search Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Statistics Joomla 2.5

The Statistics Module shows information about your server installation together with statistics on the Web site users, number of Articles in your database and the number of Web links you provide.

Extensions Module Manager Statistics Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Syndication Feeds Joomla 2.5

This Module creates a RSS Feed link for the page. This allows a User to create a newsfeed for the current page.

Extensions Module Manager Syndication Feeds Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Tags Popular Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Tags Similar Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Weblinks Joomla 2.5

The Weblinks module will display weblinks from within the Weblinks component.

Extensions Module Manager Weblinks Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Weblinks Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Who Online Joomla 2.5

The "Who's Online" module displays information about users that are visiting your site at a particular moment.

Extensions Module Manager Who Online Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Wrapper Joomla 3.0
Extensions Module Manager Wrapper Joomla 2.5

The wrapper module allows you to display an external website in a module. The functionality is the same to that of the 'iFrame Wrapper' you can add as a menu item. If the page to which the wrapper is linked is too big, bars will be shown below and to the right of the wrapper, allowing you to "navigate" the page.

Extensions Modules Administrator Joomla 3.0
Extensions Modules Administrator Joomla 3.0

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Modules Joomla 3.0

The Modules list is used to find, add, and edit modules.


Modules are used to display content and/or media around the main content.

Modules Joomla 3.0

The Modules list is used to find, add, and edit modules.


Modules are used to display content and/or media around the main content.

Modules: Options Joomla 3.0

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Modules: Options Joomla 3.0

Modules Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Modules.

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The Module Manager is where you add and edit Joomla! Modules. In Joomla!, Modules are used to display content and/or media around the main content.

Module Facts:

  1. All Joomla! websites require at least 1 Menu Module
  2. All Other Module Types are Optional. (Examples: News, Banner, Latest News, Polls)
  3. Every Menu is accompanied by a menu module. (Example mod_mainmenu)
  4. Multiple occurrences of similar module types.
  5. Some Modules are linked to components. For example, each Menu Module is related to one Menu component. To define a Menu in Joomla!, you need to create the Menu and Menu Items using the Menus screens and then create the Module for the Menu using this screen. Other Modules, such as Custom HTML and Breadcrumbs, do not depend on any other content. See Module Manager - New/Edit for information about the different Module Types.

The Joomla! installation is accompanied with 20 module types, additional 3rd party modules can be located at the JED.

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This is where you create new Modules or edit existing Modules. This screen has two links in the upper left: Site and Administrator. The Site link is selected by default. The Site link allows you to work with Modules that will be visible on your web site's Front-end. This is where you will place most of your Modules.

The Administrator link allows you to work with Modules that show on your web site's Back-end. In many cases, it is not necessary to modify the back-end Modules for Joomla!. All of the standard Joomla! administrator functions are available with no modifications here. You only need to make changes here if you want to change the standard administrator functions.

When you create a new Module, you will select the Module Type. This will determine what type of content this Module can display. If you edit an existing Module, the Module Type will already be determined. Note that you cannot change the Module Type of an existing Module.

For detailed information about each Module type for your web site, see the Modules Site screen. For detailed information about modifying the Modules for the back end of your site, see Modules Administrator.

All Modules have two sections that are the same: Details and Menu Assignment. The Parameters are different for each Module Type.

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This is where you will add new Modules or edit existing Modules for the back end of your Joomla! web site. When you install Joomla!, 16 built-in Modules are available for use in the back end of your web site.

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This is where you will add new Modules or edit existing Modules for the front end of your Joomla! web site. When you install Joomla!, 20 built-in Modules are available for use in the front end of your web site. Some Modules, like the Menu Module, are used in every Joomla! web site. Other Modules are optional.

Note that all Module Types have the same fields in the Details and Menu Assignment sections. These are documented in the Module Manager - New/Edit screen. Each Module Type has different Parameter fields. These are documented for each Module Type below.

Site Modules: Articles Joomla 3.0
Site Modules: Articles - Archived Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Archived module type shows a list of the calendar months containing archived articles. After you have changed the status of an article to archived, this list will be generated automatically.

Site Modules: Articles - Archived Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Archived module type shows a list of the calendar months containing archived articles. After you have changed the status of an article to archived, this list will be generated automatically.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Categories Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Categories module type displays a list of categories from one parent category. Important: If the parent category has no sub-categories the module does not display.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Categories Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Categories module type displays a list of categories from one parent category. Important: If the parent category has no sub-categories the module does not display.

Site Modules: Articles - Category Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Category module type displays a list of published articles from one or more categories.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Category Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Category module type displays a list of published articles from one or more categories.

Site Modules: Articles - Latest Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Latest module type shows a list of the most recently published Articles.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Latest Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Latest module type shows a list of the most recently published Articles.

Site Modules: Articles - Most Read Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Most Read module type shows a list of the currently published Articles that have the highest number of page views.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Most Read Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Most Read module type shows a list of the currently published Articles that have the highest number of page views.

Site Modules: Articles - Newsflash Joomla 3.0

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The Article Newsflash module type will display a fixed number of Articles from a specific Category or a set of Categories.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Newsflash Joomla 3.0

The Article Newsflash module type will display a fixed number of Articles from a specific Category or a set of Categories.

Site Modules: Articles - Related Joomla 3.0

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The Articles - Related module type shows a list of Articles that are related to the current Article being viewed by the user (for example, a Article Layout or a Blog or List layout where the user has clicked on an Article link). Articles are considered to be related to each other if they share at least one Keyword in the Article's Metadata Information. Article Keywords are entered in the Metadata Information section of the Articles: New or Edit screen.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Articles - Related Joomla 3.0

The Articles - Related module type shows a list of Articles that are related to the current Article being viewed by the user (for example, a Article Layout or a Blog or List layout where the user has clicked on an Article link). Articles are considered to be related to each other if they share at least one Keyword in the Article's Metadata Information. Article Keywords are entered in the Metadata Information section of the Articles: New or Edit screen.

Site Modules: Banners Joomla 3.0

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The Banners module type displays the active Banners from the Component.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Banners Joomla 3.0

The Banners module type displays the active Banners from the Component.

Site Modules: Breadcrumbs Joomla 3.0

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The Breadcrumbs module type shows a set of navigation links that illustrate location in the site and allow back navigation. </translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Breadcrumbs Joomla 3.0

The Breadcrumbs module type shows a set of navigation links that illustrate location in the site and allow back navigation.

Site Modules: Custom Joomla 3.0

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The Custom module type allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.</translate>

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There are many cases where you might want to put free-form HTML inside a web page. For example, you might want to create an HTML Image Map or you might want to copy HTML code from PayPal, Amazon, or some other site.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Custom Joomla 3.0

The Custom module type allows you to create a self-contained HTML unit and then put it in any valid location on a page.


There are many cases where you might want to put free-form HTML inside a web page. For example, you might want to create an HTML Image Map or you might want to copy HTML code from PayPal, Amazon, or some other site.

Site Modules: Feed Display Joomla 3.0

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The Feed Display module type shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts and is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Feed Display Joomla 3.0

The Feed Display module type shows an RSS News Feed from a website. This Module is not related to the News Feeds Component or the News Feeds Layouts and is an alternative that allows a feed to display in a Module position.

Site Modules: Footer Joomla 3.0

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The Footer module type typically displays the web site copyright and Joomla! license information.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Footer Joomla 3.0

The Footer module type typically displays the web site copyright and Joomla! license information.

Site Modules: Language Switcher Joomla 3.0

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The Language Switcher module type allows you to switch between available Content languages. Selecting a language will take you to the home page for that language.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Language Switcher Joomla 3.0

The Language Switcher module type allows you to switch between available Content languages. Selecting a language will take you to the home page for that language.

Site Modules: Latest Users Joomla 3.0

The Latest Users module type displays the latest users to register with the website. It displays the username so access is likely to be restricted to Super Users. The module should not be confused with Who's Online, which is more suitable for Public display.

Site Modules: Latest Users Joomla 3.0

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The Latest Users module type displays the latest users to register with the website. It displays the username so access is likely to be restricted to Super Users. The module should not be confused with Who's Online, which is more suitable for Public display.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Login Joomla 3.0

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The Login module type displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Login Joomla 3.0

The Login module type displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.

Site Modules: Menu Joomla 3.0

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This Menu module type allows you to place a Menu at the desired position and on the desired web pages. A web site may have more than one menu on a single page and different menus on different web pages.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Menu Joomla 3.0

This Menu module type allows you to place a Menu at the desired position and on the desired web pages. A web site may have more than one menu on a single page and different menus on different web pages.

Site Modules: Random Image Joomla 3.0

The Random Image module type displays a random image from a directory.

Site Modules: Random Image Joomla 3.0

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The Random Image module type displays a random image from a directory.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Smart Search Joomla 3.0

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The Smart Search module type is an enhanced site search form.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Smart Search Joomla 3.0

The Smart Search module type is an enhanced site search form.

Site Modules: Statistics Joomla 3.0

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The Statistics Module type shows information about your server installation together with statistics on the Web site users, number of Articles in your database and the number of Web links you provide.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Statistics Joomla 3.0

The Statistics Module type shows information about your server installation together with statistics on the Web site users, number of Articles in your database and the number of Web links you provide.

Site Modules: Syndication Feeds Joomla 3.0

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The Smart Syndication Feeds module type creates a Syndicated Feed for the page where the Module is displayed.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Syndication Feeds Joomla 3.0

The Smart Syndication Feeds module type creates a Syndicated Feed for the page where the Module is displayed.

Site Modules: Tags - Popular Joomla 3.0

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The Tags - Popular module type displays tags used on the site in a list or a cloud layout. Tags can be ordered by title or by the number of tagged items and limited to a specific time period.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Tags - Popular Joomla 3.0

The Tags - Popular module type displays tags used on the site in a list or a cloud layout. Tags can be ordered by title or by the number of tagged items and limited to a specific time period.

Site Modules: Tags - Similar Joomla 3.0

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The Tags - Similar module type displays links to other items with similar tags. The closeness of the match can be specified.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Tags - Similar Joomla 3.0

The Tags - Similar module type displays links to other items with similar tags. The closeness of the match can be specified.

Site Modules: Who's Online Joomla 3.0

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The Who's Online module type displays the number of Anonymous and Registered Users who are currently accessing the Web site. </translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Who's Online Joomla 3.0

The Who's Online module type displays the number of Anonymous and Registered Users who are currently accessing the Web site.

Site Modules: Wrapper Joomla 3.0

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The Wrapper module type allows you to display an external website in a module. The functionality is the same to that of the 'iFrame Wrapper' you can add as a menu item. If the page to which the wrapper is linked is too big, bars will be shown below and to the right of the wrapper, allowing you to "navigate" the page.</translate> <translate>

Site Modules: Wrapper Joomla 3.0

The Wrapper module type allows you to display an external website in a module. The functionality is the same to that of the 'iFrame Wrapper' you can add as a menu item. If the page to which the wrapper is linked is too big, bars will be shown below and to the right of the wrapper, allowing you to "navigate" the page.

Plugin Manager Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Components Plug-in Manager Options Joomla 3.0

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Plugins Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Plugins.</translate>

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Extensions Plugin Manager Joomla 2.5

The Plug-in Manager allows you to enable and disable Joomla! plug-ins and to edit a plug-in's details and options. It is also useful for quickly enabling/disabling multiple plug-ins at once.

Extensions Plugin Manager Joomla 3.0
Extensions Plugin Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

This screen allows you to edit the details and options for plug-ins. Some plug-ins have several configurable options, while others may not have any.

Extensions Plugin Manager Edit Joomla 3.0
Plugin: Options Joomla 3.0

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Plugins Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Plugins.</translate> <translate>

Plugin: Options Joomla 3.0

Plugins Options configuration allows setting of parameters used globally for Plugins.

Plugins Joomla 3.0
Plugins Joomla 3.0

The Plugin Manager allows you to enable and disable Joomla! plugins and to edit a plugin's details and options. It is also useful for quickly enabling/disabling multiple plugins at once.

Plugins: Name of Plugin Joomla 3.0
Plugins: Name of Plugin Joomla 3.0

The Plugin screen allows you to edit the details and options of a plugin. Common options for all plugins are located in the right hand part of the Plugin Tab and described below.


Plugins by Group:

The complete list of plugin groups above is available in one long document: List of Plugins.

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The Plugin Manager allows you to enable and disable Joomla! Plugins and to edit a Plugin's Details and Parameters.

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This is where you can edit details and parameters for Plugins. Some Plugins have several parameters, while others don't have any.

Site Control Panel Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Home Dashboard Joomla 3.0

The Home Dashboard consists of configurable panels providing access to many default Joomla functions and features.

Home Dashboard Joomla 3.0

The Home Dashboard consists of configurable panels providing access to many default Joomla functions and features.

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The Control Panel provides access to many default Joomla! functions and features. From the Control Panel, you can create and manage articles, sections, and categories. Other features available in the Control Panel are the media, menu, language, and user managers. You can also access your site's Global Configuration from here.

Site Control Panel Joomla 2.5

The Control Panel provides access to many default Joomla! functions and features through a drop down menu bar, general notification area and clickable icons. A short list of some of the features from the Control Panel is:

  • Create articles, categories, weblinks, modules and menus.
  • Manage articles, categories, components, modules, templates, plugins, and menus
  • Install templates, components, plugins, and modules
  • Upload files such as images with the media manager
  • Update Joomla core software and installed templates, plugins, components and modules.

Some of the direct links for quick access are to the Media, Menu, User, Module, Extension, and Language Managers as well as the Global Configuration. For a complete list of these icons and thier function, see below.

Site Control Panel Joomla 3.0

Site Maintenance Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Maintenance: Clear Cache Joomla 3.0

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Clears cache files from the cache folders if enabled under the Site Global Configuration settings.</translate>

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Cache files are temporary files that are created to improve the performance of your site. If you have made significant changes to your web site, such as changing your Template or Language, your cache files may be out of date. To avoid any problems caused by out of date cache files, you can delete all of the cache files.</translate> <translate>

After deletion of all Cache files the website may be a little slower until the cache files are re-created with use.</translate> <translate>

Maintenance: Clear Cache Joomla 3.0

Clears cache files from the cache folders if enabled under the Site Global Configuration settings.


Cache files are temporary files that are created to improve the performance of your site. If you have made significant changes to your web site, such as changing your Template or Language, your cache files may be out of date. To avoid any problems caused by out of date cache files, you can delete all of the cache files. After deletion of all Cache files the website may be a little slower until the cache files are re-created with use.

Maintenance: Global Check-in Joomla 3.0

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Allows Administrators to perform a global check-in of all currently pending or locked items. It then shows the results of the Global Check-in. This is useful, for example, if an Article is locked by a User who opened it for editing and never finished the editing session. In this case, other Users are not able to edit this Article. Performing a Global Check-in releases all such items.</translate> <translate>

Maintenance: Global Check-in Joomla 3.0

Allows Administrators to perform a global check-in of all currently pending or locked items. It then shows the results of the Global Check-in. This is useful, for example, if an Article is locked by a User who opened it for editing and never finished the editing session. In this case, other Users are not able to edit this Article. Performing a Global Check-in releases all such items.

Site Maintenance Clear Cache Joomla 3.0
Site Maintenance Clear Cache Joomla 2.5

This tool will delete all Cache files from the cache folders - including current ones - from your web server. As admin functions are cached too, some cache folders might appear as if they were not cleaned because they get recreated before cache content is rescanned after this action.

Cache files are temporary files that are created to improve the performance of your site. If you have made significant changes to your web site, such as changing your Template or Language, your cache files may be out of date. To avoid any problems caused by out of date cache files, you can delete all of the cache files.

  • Because this process deletes all Cache files, the website may be a little slower immediately after running Clean Cache. Once this process is complete, users lose the benefit of using the cache files until they are re-created by Joomla! to be up to date with your current site.
  • In contrast, the Purge Expired Cache option will check each Cache file individually for being out of date, but the process is slower and requires more system resources. However, the website should perform close to the same speed for users visiting your site, since all up to date files are still available for your current Joomla! site.
Site Maintenance Global Check-in Joomla 2.5

Selecting this menu option allows Joomla! administrators to perform a global check-in of all currently pending or locked items. It then shows the results of the Global Check-in. This is useful, for example, if an Article is locked by a User who opened it for editing and never finished the editing session. In this case, other Users are not able to edit this Article. Performing a Global Check-in releases all such items.

Site Maintenance Global Check-in Joomla 3.0
Site Maintenance Purge Expired Cache Joomla 2.5

This tool will purge all expired cache files from the cache folders. Cache files are temporary files that are created to improve the performance of your site. Cache files that are still current according to what Joomla! finds are not purged.

  • Because this process has to check each cache file individually, it is slower and requires more system resources. Once the purge process is complete there should be no loss in speed for your users, because all up to date cache files are still available for your current Joomla! website.
  • In contrast, the Clean Cache option runs more quickly since it deletes all of the files stored in each cache folder. However, the website may be a little slower immediately after running Clean Cache, since all cache files -- including current ones -- are removed, so users lose the benefit of using the cache files until they are re-created by Joomla!to be up to date with your current site.
  • If you have a large number of cache files and your server setting for 'max_input_time' is set to less then 60 seconds, you may receive a PHP warning message saying that the process exceeded the maximum time allowed. In this case, no harm is done but all of the files may not have been purged. It is ok simply to re-run the process.
Site Maintenance Purge Expired Cache Joomla 3.0
Site System Information Joomla 3.0

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This page provides information about your host server environment, including operating system, database and PHP settings, and directory information. There are five different tab panels: System Information, PHP Settings, Configuration File, Folder Permissions, and PHP Information. Each screen provides detailed information about that aspect of your Joomla! website. This information is very helpful when you are troubleshooting setup problems.</translate> <translate>

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  • Many settings in the Configuration File screen can be changed from the Global Configuration screen. Some settings shown here depend on your host server configuration and cannot be changed from inside Joomla!.</translate>

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Site System Information Joomla 3.0

This page provides information about your host server environment, including operating system, database and PHP settings, and directory information. There are five different tab panels: System Information, PHP Settings, Configuration File, Folder Permissions, and PHP Information. Each screen provides detailed information about that aspect of your Joomla! website. This information is very helpful when you are troubleshooting setup problems.

  • Note that none of these settings can be changed from these screens. This must be done in different locations throughout your Joomla! installation, depending on the specific setting.
  • Many settings in the Configuration File screen can be changed from the Global Configuration screen. Some settings shown here depend on your host server configuration and cannot be changed from inside Joomla!.
Site System Information Joomla 2.5

This tool provides useful information about your host server environment including operating system, database and PHP settings, and directory information. You can navigate to five different screen: System Info, PHP Settings, Configuration File, Directory Permissions and PHP Information. Each screen provides detailed information about that aspect of your Joomla! website. This information is very helpful when you are troubleshooting setup problems.

  • Note that none of these settings can be changed from these screens. This must be done in different locations throughout your Joomla! installation, depending on the specific setting.
  • Many settings on the Configuration File screen can be changed from the Global Configuration screen. Some settings shown here depend on your host server configuration and cannot be changed from inside Joomla!.
Site System Information Joomla 3.0

Styles Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Extensions Module Manager Edit Joomla 2.5

The Extensions Module Manager Edit (New) allows editing an existing Module or creating a new Module by Module type.

Extensions Template Manager Styles Joomla 2.5

The Template Manager: Styles screen allows you to manage template styles which you can then apply to your Joomla! installation. You can specify the default style to be applied to web pages in the public and administrator interfaces. You can also configure different styles for the various menu item web pages on your site. Styles allow to you have multiple different configurations of a template saved and then apply them on a site-wide or per-page basis.

Extensions Template Manager Styles Joomla 3.0
Extensions Template Manager Styles Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you edit a template's styles. When a template is first installed, a default style is created for it. The default style for the template will have the same name as the template with a - Default suffix. To make a different variation of the default template style, check the default style's checkbox and press the Duplicate icon in the toolbar. Then edit the duplicate.

Extensions Template Manager Styles Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Template Manager Templates Joomla 3.0
Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Source Joomla 3.0
Templates: Customise Joomla 3.0

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This is where you edit a template's source code. You can edit the template's master files and stylesheets from this screen.</translate> <translate>

Templates: Customise Joomla 3.0

This is where you edit a template's source code. You can edit the template's master files and stylesheets from this screen.

Templates: Customise Source Joomla 3.0

This screen is where the source code of template files is edited. It provides a plain text interface to edit the template files. HTML and PHP programming syntax is highlighted to make the source code files easier to read.

Templates: Customise Source Joomla 3.0

This screen is where the source code of template files is edited. It provides a plain text interface to edit the template files. HTML and PHP programming syntax is highlighted to make the source code files easier to read.

Templates: Edit Style Joomla 3.0

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This is where you edit template styles. When a template is first installed, a default style is created for it. The default style for the template will have the same name as the template with a - Default suffix. To make a different variation of the default template style, check the default style's checkbox and press the Duplicate icon in the toolbar. Then edit the duplicate. </translate> <translate>

Templates: Edit Style Joomla 3.0

This is where you edit template styles. When a template is first installed, a default style is created for it. The default style for the template will have the same name as the template with a - Default suffix. To make a different variation of the default template style, check the default style's checkbox and press the Duplicate icon in the toolbar. Then edit the duplicate.

Templates: Templates Joomla 3.0

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The Templates: Templates screen allows you to preview and edit templates which are installed in your Joomla! site. </translate> <translate>

Templates: Templates Joomla 3.0

The Templates: Templates screen allows you to preview and edit templates which are installed in your Joomla! site.

Template Manager Help Screens‎[edit]

Help Screen Version Description
Extensions Template Manager Styles Joomla 2.5

The Template Manager: Styles screen allows you to manage template styles which you can then apply to your Joomla! installation. You can specify the default style to be applied to web pages in the public and administrator interfaces. You can also configure different styles for the various menu item web pages on your site. Styles allow to you have multiple different configurations of a template saved and then apply them on a site-wide or per-page basis.

Extensions Template Manager Styles Joomla 3.0
Extensions Template Manager Styles Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you edit a template's styles. When a template is first installed, a default style is created for it. The default style for the template will have the same name as the template with a - Default suffix. To make a different variation of the default template style, check the default style's checkbox and press the Duplicate icon in the toolbar. Then edit the duplicate.

Extensions Template Manager Styles Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Template Manager Templates Joomla 3.0
Extensions Template Manager Templates Joomla 2.5

The Template Manager: Templates screen allows you to preview and edit templates which are installed in your Joomla! installation.

Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Joomla 2.5

This is where you edit a template's source code. You can edit the template's master files and stylesheets from this screen.

Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Joomla 3.0
Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Source Joomla 2.5

This screen is where the source code of template files is edited. It provides a plain text interface to edit the template files. HTML, PHP and CSS programming syntax is highlighted to make the source code files easier to read.

Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Source Joomla 3.0
Screen.templates.15 Joomla 1.5

The Template Manager is where you assign a default Template to your Joomla! web site. You can also edit and preview Templates here.

In Joomla!, the visual layout of both the Front-end and Back-end of your site is controlled by the Template. Templates are extensions that contain layout and style information that tells Joomla! exactly how to draw each page of your site.

When you first install Joomla!, one Back-end Template and two Front-end templates are included. Other Templates can be installed from third-party developers as Extensions.

If you want to use the same Template for all of the pages on your site, you just assign one Template as the Default Template. You can also assign different Templates to different pages.

This is where you can preview a Template, edit a Template's HTML and CSS files, and set parameters for a Template.

Templates: Customise Joomla 3.0

This is where you edit a template's source code. You can edit the template's master files and stylesheets from this screen.

Templates: Customise Joomla 3.0

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This is where you edit a template's source code. You can edit the template's master files and stylesheets from this screen.</translate> <translate>

Templates: Customise Source Joomla 3.0

This screen is where the source code of template files is edited. It provides a plain text interface to edit the template files. HTML and PHP programming syntax is highlighted to make the source code files easier to read.

Templates: Customise Source Joomla 3.0

This screen is where the source code of template files is edited. It provides a plain text interface to edit the template files. HTML and PHP programming syntax is highlighted to make the source code files easier to read.

Templates: Edit Style Joomla 3.0

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This is where you edit template styles. When a template is first installed, a default style is created for it. The default style for the template will have the same name as the template with a - Default suffix. To make a different variation of the default template style, check the default style's checkbox and press the Duplicate icon in the toolbar. Then edit the duplicate. </translate> <translate>

Templates: Edit Style Joomla 3.0

This is where you edit template styles. When a template is first installed, a default style is created for it. The default style for the template will have the same name as the template with a - Default suffix. To make a different variation of the default template style, check the default style's checkbox and press the Duplicate icon in the toolbar. Then edit the duplicate.

Templates: Templates Joomla 3.0

The Templates: Templates screen allows you to preview and edit templates which are installed in your Joomla! site.

Templates: Templates Joomla 3.0

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The Templates: Templates screen allows you to preview and edit templates which are installed in your Joomla! site. </translate> <translate>