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Description¶

The Smart Search module type is an enhanced site search form.

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.

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¶

• Search Filter Selecting a Search Filter will limit any searches submitted through this module to use the selected filter.
• Search Suggestions Show or hide automatic search suggestions.
• Advanced Search Show or hide advanced search options or link the search to a component.
• Search Field Label Show or hide the search field label.
• Alternative Label Use a custom search field label.
• Search Button Show or hide the normal search button.
• Enable OpenSearch ...
• OpenSearch Name ...
• Set ItemID Select a menu item ...