Last updated November 18, 2012. Created by LeeHunter on May 12, 2010.
Edited by Shyamala, smiro. Log in to edit this page.
Steps to enable
Visit modules page at Administration >> Modules to enable Forum module
Permissions
The permissions available for Forums can be set by role on the permissions page at Administration >> People >> Permissions (http://example.com/#overlay=admin/people/permissions).
"Administer Forums" permissions will give access to the Forum Configuration page at http://example.com/#overlay=admin/structure/forum. Click here for instructions to configure Forums.
The "Node" permissions can be used to allow users to Create, Edit or Delete Forum content.
Menus and Blocks
To assist navigation to the Forums section, add a Menu link to the Forum listing page, http://example.com/forum, at Administration >> Structure >> Menus
By default a link to the Forums section is available in the user Navigation block.
The Forum Blocks available with the Forum module are:
- Active forum topics
- New forum topics
Configure and enable Forum blocks at Administration >> Structure >> Blocks
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