Joomla! Documentation™

Description

This is where you add new Modules or edit existing Modules for the backend of your Joomla web site. When you install Joomla, over 20 built-in Modules are available for use in the backend of your web site.

How to access

• Select System → Manage Panel → Adminstrator Modules from the Administrator menu. Then...
  • Select the New button in the toolbar to see a list of available modules and create a new Module.
  • Select a module title in the Title column to edit an existing Module.

Screenshots

List of Installed Modules

List of Available Modules

Toolbar

At the top left you will see the toolbar: The functions are:

• Save: Saves the module and stays in the current screen.
• Save & Close: Saves the module and closes the current screen.
• Save & New: Saves the module and keeps the editing screen open and ready to create another module.
• Save as Copy: Saves your changes to a copy of the current module. Does not affect the current module. This toolbar icon is not shown if you are creating a new module.
• Close: Closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen without saving any modifications you may have made.
• Help: Opens this help screen.

Quick Tips

• Some Joomla Extensions provide new Module Types. If you have installed any Extensions, your Joomla! site might have Module Types that are not listed here. In this case, please refer to the documentation for the Extension for information about these Module Types.