066 - Create a one to two page document about using the media manager

[SharifOerton]

Hi again - this is my second GHOP task.

I hope to take my time with this task to ensure it's done properly, but I'll post here regarding my progress every few days.

Sharif

Create a one to two page document about using the media manager that a
webmaster could give to a new Joomla! user who will be creating content in
the front end.
Description

The document should focus on use of the media manager and the insert image
button in the editor. Topics should include how to insert images,
alignment, using captions, how to upload images, how to work with folders, how


Skills Needed

Familiarity with Joomla!

Good writing and page layout skils
Difficulty

Basic
Work Product

A polished document
Licensing

The document should comply with current Joomla! Editorial Style Guidelines
and guidelines for the Template Tutorials Project.

Documentation written for this task must be made available under the
Joomla! Electronic Documentation License. will insert both of the above


Extra Credit (optional)

Create a document that explains the use of com_contact.

Create a document that explains the use of com_weblinks.
Time Limit

2 Weeks

Claimed Dec 12 Due Dec 26

Google Task
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[AmyStephen]

Thanks for taking another task, Sharif!

Look forward to hearing of your progress.
Amy

[SharifOerton]

Hi again - just checking in - my school holidays have just started and I have just relocated to another state, so I haven't made any progress yet, but I'll start the task tomorrow.

Sharif

[AmyStephen]

Thanks Sharif - for the update. You aren't in college, are you? (I assume you are pre-university student? 13-18?)

[SharifOerton]

No, I'm in high school. Next year will be my second last year (I'm fifteen).

[AmyStephen]

Cool! Just wanted to double check since you mentioned being home for the holidays from a different state. We had a couple of entries where people did not understand that. (Which is too bad!)

Thanks!
Amy

[Roman Blanty]

Hi,
do you have a plan of this document or already a draft I could help you with?
Please feel free to share it here. You don't have to post finished work. We can help you along the way

[SharifOerton]

Sorry about the delay, guys, I've been busy with personal stuff. Here's my draft:

http://sharif.oerton.net.au/misc/MediaManager.odt

[trombonechamp]

To insert an image into a page, first open the page for editing. Press the Image Manager button (below the editing text area).

You might want to consider including a screenshot here.  Another idea would be to make this big, and then put arrows or highlight different areas of the different options.  e.g. an arrow from "align" to the option on the screen.  Be creative with this!


This is a great start!

[AmyStephen]

Hi,
do you have a plan of this document or already a draft I could help you with?
Please feel free to share it here. You don't have to post finished work. We can help you along the way

Thanks for your help, Michal! Looks like there is a draft, now, for you to work with.

We need and appreciate all the help we can get.

Max, as usual, you rock!

Amy

[SharifOerton]

I added a screenshot for the image button, as suggested. Uploaded to the same URL as before.

Sharif

[AmyStephen]

Did you and Roman get a chance to work on this? Unless he has found some issues you guys are working on, I looked through it and it looks great. I would add one line about how filenames that contain spaces (or special characters) cannot be uploaded. Otherwise, it looks great! Add that line, upload it and I'll mark it as complete.

Thanks!
Amy

[SharifOerton]

No, Roman and I didn't do any work on this together. I've added that line and uploaded it to the Google site.

Thanks a lot for your help

Sharif

[AmyStephen]

Sharif - you did another great job. Thank you for participating with us; your efforts are very much appreciated!

Amy