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Modules: Articles - Categories
Description¶
The Articles - Categories module type displays a list of categories from one parent category. Important: If the parent category has no sub-categories the module does not display.
Common Elements¶
Some elements of this page are covered in separate Help articles:
- Toolbars.
- The Modules: Modules Tab.
- The Modules: Menu Assignment Tab.
- The Modules: Advanced Tab.
- The Permissions Tab.
How to Access¶
- Select System → Manage Panel → Site Modules from the
Administrator menu. Then...
- To create a new module: select the New button from the Toolbar.
Then...
- Select the required module type.
- To edit an existing module:
- Find the module in the list of installed modules and select the title link in the Title column.
- To create a new module: select the New button from the Toolbar.
Then...
Screenshot¶
Form Fields¶
- Title The title of the module. This is also the title displayed for the module depending on the Show Title Form Field
Module Tab¶
Left Panel¶
- Parent Category Select a parent category from the list that appears in a popup dialog.
- Category Descriptions Show or Hide category descriptions.
- Show Number of Articles Show or Hide Number of articles.
- Show Subcategories Show or Hide Subcategories.
- # First Subcategories Select the number of first level subcategories to display. The default is All.
- Maximum Level Depth Select the maximum level depth for each subcategory. The default is All.