How to Create a Form in Joomla Module

Quick summary

Creating a form in Joomla using the Site Modules feature lets you embed custom HTML forms anywhere on your site without third-party plugins. This step-by-step walkthrough covers how to configure a Custom module, add HTML form fields, assign it to menu pages, and save it for immediate display.

Steps

1. Navigate to the Content menu in your Joomla admin panel.
2. Click on Site Modules from the dropdown menu.
3. Hit the + New button to create a fresh module.
4. Select the Custom module type.
5. Click Toggle Editor to access HTML mode for your form.
6. Click in the editor area to paste or type your HTML form elements.
7. Navigate to the Menu Assignment tab to control where your form appears.
8. Select your display preference by clicking the drop-down arrow.
9. Go back to the Module tab to continue configuring your form.
10. Click Toggle Editor again to switch to visual mode and preview your form.
11. Review your form fields and make any needed adjustments.
12. Click in the title field to add a descriptive name for your form module.
13. Click Save & Close when you are satisfied with your form.
14. Confirm the Module saved message to verify everything worked successfully.