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Revision as of 11:26, 30 April 2014

Components Help Screens

Overview

This screen is accessed from the back-end Joomla! administrator panel. It is used to deliver messages about the Joomla core or extensions after a successful installation.

How to Access[edit]

Select Components → Post-installation Messages from the drop-down menu of the Joomla! Administrator Panel.

Description[edit]

The Post-installation Messages component allows you to review actionable messages after installation or update of the Joomla CMS or any extension which optionally uses it.

Screenshot[edit]

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Message Structure[edit]

The typical message structure is as follows:

  • Summary. A short summary of the message.
  • Since version. Displays the version of the CMS or extension in which this message is first applicable.
  • Detailed message. A detailed message describing the change.
  • Action button. Messages are optionally able to have actionable items associated with them. When present, an action button will allow you to perform an action associated with the message.
  • Hide this message button. Messages can be hidden after review. By clicking this button, the message is no longer displayed in the component.

Toolbar[edit]

At the top left you will see the toolbar:

File:Help30-Options-toolbar.png

The functions are:

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