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Using the module manager in Joomla 1.5

This tutorial will show you how to use the module manager in Joomla 1.5

The Module Manager is where you can add and edit modules, which are used to display content and media around the main content

1) Click Extensions

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2) Then Module Manager

On this page, you can enable, disable, copy, delete, edit or create modules

Disabled modules are indicated by a red X

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3) To enable a module, select the checkbox next to the item

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4) Then click Enable

5) To disable a module, select it

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6) And click Disable

7) To make a copy of an existing module, select the box

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8) Then click Copy

Let’s delete the old module that we just copied

9) Select the module

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10) Click Delete

Now we’ll edit the new module

11) Select the copy

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Scroll right

12) Click Edit

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13) Make any necessary changes

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Copied modules are automatically disabled, so you will need to enable it before you can use it

14) Select Yes next to Enabled

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15) Click Save

Let’s create a whole new module now

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Scroll right

16) Click New

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On this page, you can choose the type of module you would like to create

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17) Select a module type

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Scroll right

18) Click Next

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Each module type has different options you can set

19) Fill out any necessary information

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20) Click Save

Scroll down

The last thing we’ll do is see how to re-order the modules

21) Click the green arrows to move an item up or down

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That’s it! You now know how to use the Module Manager in Joomla

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