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Description¶

The Tags - Popular module type displays tags used on the site in a list or a cloud layout. Tags can be ordered by title or by the number of tagged items and limited to a specific time period.

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¶

• Parent Tag Limit tags shown to the children of this Parent Tag.
• Maximum tags Sets the maximum number of tags to display in the module.
• Time Period Sets the time period for which to calculate popularity.
• Order The tag sort ordering selector.
• Direction Tag sort ordering direction.
• Display number of items Choose if the number of tagged items should be displayed next to each tag.
• Show "No results" text Choose to show a message if no matching tags are found instead of hiding the module.

Cloud Layout Tab¶

• Minimum font size The minimum font size used for the tags, proportional to the site's default font size (eg "2" means 200% of the default size).
• Maximum font size The maximum font size used for the tags, proportional to the site's default font size (eg "2" means 200% of the default size).