Documentation for Joomla 3

There's lots of Shack Forms documentation available, plus this video is a guide to getting started with Shack Forms on a Joomla 3 site:

Step #1. Create the Module

For maximum flexibility, Shack Forms uses modules so that your form can be placed wherever you need it.

• In your Joomla 3 control panel, go to Extensions > Modules > New.
• Click "Shack Forms Pro".

Step #2. Choose the Form Settings

You are now on the screen where you can start entering key information.

• Choose a title for your form, such as "Contact Us":

Choose these settings on the right side of the screen:

• Show Title: Hide
• Position: Debug
• Status: Published.

Good job! You are done with the basic module settings. Now you will move to create the contact form itself.

• Click "Add new field".

You will see a few fields dropped down. To create your first field named Your Name, set it as follows:

• Field label: enter "Your Name".
• Field type: leave the default "Text" value.
• Required: click "Yes".

Next, let's create a field for email addresses:

• Click the "Add new field" button once again.
• Field label: enter "Your Email".
• Field type: click inside the field and select "Email".
• Required: click "Yes".

• Click the "Add new field" button once again.
  • Field label: enter "Your Message".
  • Field type: click inside the field and select "Textarea".
  • Required: click "Yes".

Step #3. View the form 

• Click "Save & Close".
• Visit your site. You should now see the "Ask a question" button in the left top corner of the site:

• Click Ask a question. You will now see your new contact form:

It's that easy to get started with Shack Forms on a Joomla 3 site. You will find a lot more documentation about Shack Forms on the site. Take a look around and you're also welcome to contact us if you have any questions.

Documentation for Joomla 5

There's lots of Shack Forms documentation available. Here is our Quick Start guide to get you easily and quickly started with Shack Forms on a Joomla 5 site.

Step #1. Create the Module

For maximum flexibility, Shack Forms uses modules so that your form can be placed wherever you need it.

• In your Joomla 5 administrator Dashboard, click on the "+" icon on the "Modules" button:
  

• This will take you to the "Select a Module Type" screen, as you can see in the next image. Scroll slightly down and click anywhere on the "Shack Forms Pro" button:

Step #2. Choose the Form Settings

You are now on the screen where you can start entering key information.

• Choose a title for your form, for example, such as "Contact Us":

Choose these settings on the right side of the screen:

• Show Title: Hide
• Position: Debug
• Status: Published.

Good job! You are done with the basic module settings. Now you will move to create the contact form itself.

• Scroll down and click "Add new field":

You will see a few fields dropped down. To create your first field named Your Name, set it as follows:

• Field label: enter "Your Name".
• Field type: click inside the field and select "Text".
• Required: click "Yes".

Next, let's create a field for email addresses:

• Click the "Add new field" button once again.
• Field label: enter "Your Email".
• Field type: click inside the field and select "Email".
• Required: click "Yes".

• Click the "Add new field" button once again.
  • Field label: enter "Your Message".
  • Field type: click inside the field and select "Textarea".
  • Required: click "Yes".

• Set the "Layout" parameter to "Slide in Box":

• Click "Save" or "Save & Close"

Step #3. View the form

• Visit your site. You should now see the "Ask a question" button in the top left corner:

• Click Ask a question. You will now see your new contact form displayed:

It's that easy to get started with Shack Forms. You will find a lot more documentation about Shack Forms on the site. Take a look around and you're also welcome to contact us if you have any questions.