EDocman Tags Module

Overview

The EDocman Tags module displays document tags in various formats, allowing users to navigate documents by tag.

Module Type: Site Module
Purpose: Display tag cloud, list, or dropdown for tag-based document navigation

Configuration

ParameterDescription
Tag Count Limit Maximum number of tags to display in the module
Layout Options Choose display format:
  • Default (Tag Cloud): Visual cloud with varying font sizes based on popularity
  • List: Simple list of tags with document counts
  • Dropdown: Select dropdown for tag selection
Only Show Tags with Documents Hide tags that have no associated documents
Menu ItemID Target menu item for tag result pages (links to document list filtered by tag)

Usage

  1. Navigate to Extensions → Modules in Joomla admin
  2. Click New → Select EDocman Tags
  3. Configure module title and position
  4. Set tag display options
  5. Assign to menu pages
  6. Save and view on frontend

Use Cases

  • Sidebar Tag Cloud: Popular tags for content discovery
  • Footer Tag List: Complete tag navigation
  • Search Page Tag Dropdown: Quick tag filtering

Updated: January 2026