Guides

Here you will find guides for various tasks. The amount of possible tasks is just as numerous as the amount of ways to implement them. Often it makes sense to follow certain sequences, but it is not absolutely necessary. Therefore, the following is only a list of possible guides for implementing certain tasks.

• Installing test versions

  Guide on how to install development versions and release candidates of Contao.

• Create the first start page

  Create a theme and page layout and publish your first page.

• Customize maintenance template

  Customize maintenance template in an update-safe manner

• Customize the Contao Demo

  Use and customize the Contao Demo.

• DCA Adjustments

  A list of practical DCA adjustments.

• Sass/Less Integration

  Instructions for the direct use of CSS preprocessors within Contao.

• TinyMCE Editor Configuration

  Configure the TinyMCE editor for different areas.

• Grid System Introduction

  Understanding and using a grid system.

• Use of SVG files

  Practical information on how to include SVG files.

• Front end filter implementation

  Options for implementing a front end filter

• Deploy with Deployer

  Learn how to deploy your project with Deployer.

• Using web fonts

  Information on the integration of web fonts.

• Module Listing

  Create a list of members with a Map via the module Listing

• Save form data

  Save transferred form data in a database table.

• Create an installable theme

  Create an installable theme for the Contao Manager.

• Local installations

  All you need to know about a local Contao installation.