Typography Overview

Typography is a fundamental part of a template, providing you with the tools to characterise your content and bring it to life. There is a vast array of typography available with this template, as is with our previous releases, from list styles, notice blocks and a diverse number of other elements.

There are now 2 methods in which to implement the typography into your Joomla content:-

  1. HTML Mode: This is the typical approach seen in pre-2009 templates, were you had to physically add the HTML to your content in order for it to work. This can be a strenuous task for two main reasons. The first being the WYSIWYG editor of Joomla, which, more often than not would strip out the HTML from your content if you opened any formatted article with it. The second being the ability of the user, if you are using purely to the WYSIWYG editor, using the HTML mode or no editor at all can be a difficult step to reach.
  2. RokCandy Mode: The all new component from RocketTheme which allows you to implement typography easily, without fear of the WYSIWYG editor ruining your formatting and allows you, and/or your clients to add them to your content with ease. This is through a method similar to BBcode in a modern. WYSIWYG friendly syntax can be used, or even custom custom configured that will transform a set snippet to the correct HTML when it is parsed by Joomla.

Why use RokCandy?

RokCandy is the ideal solution for those with limited coding skills or those who implement our templates for their clients. It is free from the WYSIWYG editors horrific filtering habits and can be easily pre-configured for your personal needs or the needs of your client.

If you are apt with HTML, and are not implementing a site for someone who has limited coding skills, then the HTML method would be our recommended choice.

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HTML Typography

This tutorial page features all the typography available with the template, showcasing them in HTML form. If you wish to use the RokCandy format, which is WYSIWYG friendly, please go to the RokCandy Typography page.

This page shows all of the typography styles and settings for Meridian in action. If you would like to read more detailed information on inserting the included typography into your content, check out the Meridian Typography Tutorial.

Font Control

Meridian allows you to have the option of simply switching the font of all the text in the template with the following setting in the template manager (select the font name to preview):-

This is a ComponentHeading

Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a Contentheading

Proin ac nunc eu nunc condimentum accumsan. Phasellus odio justo, euismod vitae, egestas a, porttitor in, urna. Maecenas vitae mauris. Donec vestibulum, nunc eu varius pharetra, massa est sagittis odio, sit amet eleifend elit dolor id tortor.

This is an H1 Header

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Proin sit amet odio quis sapien molestie ultrices. Vivamus quis lectus. Praesent eu mi. Curabitur pharetra leo sed nisl. Nunc vel nisi. Aliquam nulla. Etiam at est. Pellentesque arcu diam, tempus nec, sodales eu, ullamcorper quis, risus.

This is an H2 Header

Proin ac nunc eu nunc condimentum accumsan. Phasellus odio justo, euismod vitae, egestas a, porttitor in, urna. Maecenas vitae mauris. Donec vestibulum, nunc eu varius pharetra, massa est sagittis odio, sit amet eleifend elit dolor id tortor.

This is an H3 Header

Mauris euismod. In ac massa vitae quam tincidunt dapibus. Ut at tortor nec mi mattis blandit. Maecenas venenatis lorem at nulla. Phasellus a libero. Sed odio odio, eleifend dignissim, feugiat vel, tempor nec, ligula. Suspendisse lacinia convallis nulla. Vestibulum posuere, lacus aliquet pulvinar faucibus, tortor urna luctus diam, vitae ultrices ante magna non tellus.

This is an H4 Header

Mauris euismod. In ac massa vitae quam tincidunt dapibus. Ut at tortor nec mi mattis blandit. Maecenas venenatis lorem at nulla. Phasellus a libero. Sed odio odio, eleifend dignissim, feugiat vel, tempor nec, ligula. Suspendisse lacinia convallis nulla. Vestibulum posuere, lacus aliquet pulvinar faucibus, tortor urna luctus diam, vitae ultrices ante magna non tellus.

This is an H5 Header

Mauris euismod. In ac massa vitae quam tincidunt dapibus. Ut at tortor nec mi mattis blandit. Maecenas venenatis lorem at nulla. Phasellus a libero. Sed odio odio, eleifend dignissim, feugiat vel, tempor nec, ligula. Suspendisse lacinia convallis nulla. Vestibulum posuere, lacus aliquet pulvinar faucibus, tortor urna luctus diam, vitae ultrices ante magna non tellus.

Notice Styles are shown below

This is a sample of the ‘attention’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”attention”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘notice’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”notice”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘alert’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”alert”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘download’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”download”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘approved’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”approved”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘media’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”media”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘note’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”note”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘cart’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”cart”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘camera’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”camera”>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘doc’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=”doc”>….</span>

This is a sample <pre>...</pre> tag:

div.modulebox-black div.bx1 {
  background: url(../images/black/box_bl.png) 0 100% no-repeat; 
}

div.modulebox-black div.bx2 {
  background: url(../images/black/box_tr.png) 100% 0 no-repeat;
}

div.modulebox-black div.bx3 {
  background: url(../images/black/box_tl.png) 0 0 no-repeat;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

Blockquote Styles

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote>….</blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="blue"></blockquote> Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="red"></blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="green"></blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="purple"></blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="orange"></blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="brown"></blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="grey"></blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

List Styles – Bullets

Below is a list with bullets. To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”class name“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>

  • To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”bullet-1“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>.
  • To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”bullet-2“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>.
  • To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”bullet-3“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>.
  • To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”bullet-4“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>.
  • To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”bullet-5“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>.
  • To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”bullet-6“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>.
  • To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”bullet-7“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>.
  • To use this style create a list in the following format: <ul class=”bullet-8“><li>….</li><li>….</li>…</ul>.

Span Styles – Number

Below is a list with number. To use this style create a list in the following format: <span class="number-[color2]">1[any number]</span>

1To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number">1</span>.…some content….</p>

2To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number">2</span>.…some content….</p>

3To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number">3</span>.…some content….</p>

1To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-red">1</span>.…some content….</p>

2To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-blue">2</span>.…some content….</p>

3To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-green">3</span>.…some content….</p>

1To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-purple">1</span>.…some content….</p>

2To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-orange">2</span>.…some content….</p>

3To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-brown">3</span>.…some content….</p>

4To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-grey">3</span>.…some content….</p>

Highlight Styles

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-red">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-blue">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-green">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-orange">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-brown">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-purple">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-grey">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-bold">…</span>

Inset Styles

Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.You will need to use the following formatting: <span class="inset-right">…some content…</span>Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.

Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.You will need to use the following formatting: <span class="inset-left">…some content…</span>Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.

DropCap Styles

PPraesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap">P</span></p>

PPraesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-red">P</span></p>

PPraesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-blue">P</span></p>

PPraesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-green">P</span></p>

PPraesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-purple">P</span></p>

PPraesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-orange">P</span></p>

PPraesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-brown">P</span></p>

PPraesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-grey">P</span></p>

Important Emphasis Styles

Sample Title
This is a span that lets you place all of the content into a nice well formed section. You will need to use the following formatting: <div class="important"><span class="important-title">Sample Title</span>…some content…</div>

Sample TitleThis is a span that lets you place all of the content into a nice well formed section. You will need to use the following formatting: <div class="important-blue"><span class="important-title-blue">Sample Title</span>…some content…</div>

Sample TitleThis is a span that lets you place all of the content into a nice well formed section. You will need to use the following formatting: <div class="important-red"><span class="important-title-red">Sample Title</span>…some content…</div>

Sample TitleThis is a span that lets you place all of the content into a nice well formed section. You will need to use the following formatting: <div class="important-green"><span class="important-title-green">Sample Title</span>…some content…</div>

Sample TitleThis is a span that lets you place all of the content into a nice well formed section. You will need to use the following formatting: <div class="important-purple"><span class="important-title-purple">Sample Title</span>…some content…</div>

Sample TitleThis is a span that lets you place all of the content into a nice well formed section. You will need to use the following formatting: <div class="important-brown"><span class="important-title-brown">Sample Title</span>…some content…</div>

Sample TitleThis is a span that lets you place all of the content into a nice well formed section. You will need to use the following formatting: <div class="important-orange"><span class="important-title-orange">Sample Title</span>…some content…</div>

Sample TitleThis is a span that lets you place all of the content into a nice well formed section. You will need to use the following formatting: <div class="important-grey"><span class="important-title-grey">Sample Title</span>…some content…</div>

Using Typography

[span class=alert]If you are using RokCandy, you do not need to disable your content editor or enter HTML mode, simply use the RokCandy typography syntax.[/span]

A guide to implementing the included Meridian typography styles and elements into your site as well as instructions for inserting typography using the HTML editor option of your WYSIWYG editor.

[span class=attention]
Video Tutorial Currently Available!
Launch the Joomla Using Typography Video Tutorial now![/span]

Every RocketTheme template has its own set of content styles, these styles are known as Typography. Typography can come in a number of varying and diverse formats, ranging from simple text modifications to image insertions to improve the look, layout of your website and give it life. This tutorial will take you through the necessary steps to adding typography to your Joomla! content.

Inserting Typography with the HTML Editor

To insert the Typography into your content, you must use the HTML feature of all Joomla! content editors. The following tutorial will outline the steps in which to do this with the default Joomla! content editor, TinyMCE. Please be aware, even though there are other content editors available, all are basically the same and the steps would be just as effective if you are using another Content editor.

[span class=attention]Please note that the following tutorial will show you how to insert HTML (typography) into Article, the same procedure is apparent for Content Items and Custom modules. You may skip steps 4 and 5 if you are using No WYSIWYG editor or if you are using RokCandy.[/span]

Step 1 – Login

Login to the Joomla! Administration Control Panel. Go to www.yoursite.com/administrator. Enter the Administrator's Username and password.

Step 2 – Navigation

Navigate to the Article Manager. Hover over the Content link on the top taskbar, scroll down to Article Manager.

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Step 3 – Article Manager

When you have selected the Article Manager link, you will be sent to the Article Manager control panel. Select either Edit (after selecting a particular content item) or New, depending on whether you want to add typography to an existing or new item.

Step 4 – HTML Icon

To add typography to your content, you must enter the HTML mode of your Content editor. In the TinyMCE editor, this is an icon called “HTML”, in some other content editors, it is a tab. Press the icon to enter HTML mode. This step is not necessary if you are using No WYSIWYG editor.

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Step 5 – HTML Mode

A popup shall appear with your content in HTML format, only if you are using TinyMCE, with other editors, a new tab may become selected. You shall do all your editing here for typography.

Step 6 – Inserting HTML

You then proceed to add your HTML coding into the tab/textbox that appears in front of you. This can be any HTML such as span class typography or styled lists.

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[span class=attention]You will not see the effects in the content editor, all style affects are only visible on the Frontend of your Joomla! website.[/span]

Module Positions

Meridian has been constructed with an assortment of 30 module positions allowing for versatility and flexibility. These module positions are fully collapsible meaning that if there are no modules published in a particular area, that module area will not be shown.

Several of these positions may not appear to be positions, such as the Logo, Footer and Toolbar. However, by publishing modules to see positions, the elements are automatically disabled and replaced by your module content.

Module Positions