One of the most common questions when working with Joomla is: how can I see the module positions in the template? In Joomla 5, this process is very similar to previous versions, but with some improvements in interface and accessibility.
1. Enable Template Position Preview
First, you need to enable the feature that allows you to preview module positions directly on the frontend. Here's how:
- Log into the Joomla 5 administrator panel.
- Go to Extensions > Templates > Styles.
- Click on Options in the top-right corner.
- Enable the "Preview Module Positions" option and save.
2. View the Positions on the Frontend
Once preview is enabled, you can view your template’s module positions by adding the following parameter to your site’s URL:
https://www.yoursite.com/?tp=1This will show a visual map of all module positions currently in use, highlighted directly on the page.
3. Why This is Useful
This feature is especially useful when assigning a module to a specific position, or when designing a new layout and needing to understand your content structure.
4. Security Tip
After you're done working with the position preview, it's a good practice to disable the option to prevent external users from seeing your template's structure.
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