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The forum search is somewhat tricky. Here are some tips for effective searching: | The forum search is somewhat tricky. Here are some tips for effective searching: | ||
#Searches are case | #Searches are case insensitive. The minimum length of a search argument is four (4) characters. | ||
#Searches are for whole words, so for example error and errors will give different results.The forums are spidered by external search engines so you may be more successful using one of these. | #Searches are for whole words, so for example error and errors will give different results.The forums are spidered by external search engines so you may be more successful using one of these. | ||
#Advanced search will let you search with more parameters. | #Advanced search will let you search with more parameters. | ||
===How can I ask for help?=== | ===How can I ask for help?=== | ||
Describe your problem. Describe the things that you tried. Give all the necessary information about your server environment, your Joomla set-up and all installed non-core extensions. The [https://forumpostassistant.github.io/docs/ | Describe your problem. Describe the things that you tried. Give all the necessary information about your server environment, your Joomla set-up and all installed non-core extensions. The [https://forumpostassistant.github.io/docs/ Forum Post Assistant] is an excellent tool to give all that information. | ||
When your issue has been solved, please reply to your topic about your solution so that your topic can be useful for other users with the same issue. And a "thank you" will motivate the people who helped you, to continue to help others. | When your issue has been solved, please reply to your topic about your solution so that your topic can be useful for other users with the same issue. And a "thank you" will motivate the people who helped you, to continue to help others. | ||
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What forum is used at joomla.org?
We are currently using the forum software, phpBB3. phpBB is located here: http://www.phpbb.com/
How is the forum at joomla.org integrated with Joomla!?
The forum is not bridged with Joomla! in any way. The forum uses a customized theme that matches the rest of the joomla.org sites.
What are the rules of the joomla.org forums?
You can read the current forum rules here: http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=65
How do you empty your PM-box on the forum?
Problem Your PM-box is full and nobody can send you anymore messages. How to solve this?
Solution go to your messages and "check" the box and click delete for those you want to delete.
Note: READ them first before you delete them!
How do I search the forum to find what I need?
The forum search is somewhat tricky. Here are some tips for effective searching:
- Searches are case insensitive. The minimum length of a search argument is four (4) characters.
- Searches are for whole words, so for example error and errors will give different results.The forums are spidered by external search engines so you may be more successful using one of these.
- Advanced search will let you search with more parameters.
How can I ask for help?
Describe your problem. Describe the things that you tried. Give all the necessary information about your server environment, your Joomla set-up and all installed non-core extensions. The Forum Post Assistant is an excellent tool to give all that information.
When your issue has been solved, please reply to your topic about your solution so that your topic can be useful for other users with the same issue. And a "thank you" will motivate the people who helped you, to continue to help others.
What are the stars/ranks under the forum username represent?
The stars and ranks are based upon the number of posts a user has. See this page for more details:Explain 5 Star Rating System For Forum Posters.
Why are there different colors of usernames?
The different colors of the usernames are used to differentiate between the different working groups of Joomla!. See this page for more details:Explain 5 Star Rating System For Forum Posters.