Làm việc với các module trang web Joomla! sử dụng mô-đun để hiển thị nội dung và chức năng trên các lĩnh vực của trang khác hơn so với khu vực nội dung chính. Module thường xuất hiện trong sidebars, ở đầu hoặc cuối của bố cục, và trên các cạnh hoặc thậm chí xung quanh khu vực nội dung chính của trang. | CHAPTER Working with the Site Modules Joomla uses modules to display content and functionality on areas of the page other than the main content area. Modules often appear in sidebars at the top or bottom of a layout and on the edges of or even surrounding the main content area of the page. Modules are critical for designing compelling sites with good functionality. The system includes both front-end modules and back-end modules. The modules for the front end of the system are called Site modules. The Site Modules Manager provides an interface for controlling the system s numerous Site modules. The Joomla system includes 20 different Site module types. Several of the module types are closely related to and dependent on the core components others are independent self-contained units. All share a similar process for the creation copying and deletion of modules. The difference between the modules is largely in the parameters that are available for each module. Mastery of the parameters enables you to tailor the modules to your needs. In this chapter I introduce the module manager and all of the default Joomla Site modules. Reviewing the Module Manager All the Joomla modules are controlled through the Module Manager. The manager contains all the system modules together with any third-party modules you may install. To access the Site Module Manager log in to the admin system and then go to the Extensions menu and select the option Module Manager. The Module Manager loads in your browser window as shown in Figure . IN THIS CHAPTER Reviewing the Module Manager Introducing the Site modules 355 Part III Working with Components Modules and Plugins FIGURE The Module Manager showing the Site Module Manager with sample data installed. The toolbar at the top of the Module Manager provides quick access to the following functions Enable Select one or more modules from the list and then click this icon to enable them. Disable Select one or more modules from the list .
