Does your Joomla site have a menu separator that people are clicking on (instead of hovering over), making it look like a broken link? I do - well did - and in this video I'll show you a "hack" to fix the problem. Be sure to keep watching for the important Pro-Tip!
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Sponsor Message: MySites.guru
00:56 - Issue with Menu Separator Behavior
01:26 - Problem Identification
02:01 - Accessing and Editing Menu Items in Joomla
02:39 - Using Chrome Inspector to Override Protected Fields
03:23 - Applying the Hash (#) Fix
04:03 - Pro Tip: Saving Menu Changes
04:42 - Summary and Call to Action
Summary
Introduction:
Tim Davis introduces the problem of menu separators in Joomla behaving like broken links when clicked.
Sponsor Message:
Promotes MySites.guru and offers a coupon code for subscribers.
Issue with Menu Separator Behavior:
Demonstrates the problem where clicking on a menu separator refreshes the page, confusing users.
Problem Identification:
Explains the need to change the link value to a hash (#) to prevent the page from refreshing.
Accessing and Editing Menu Items in Joomla:
Guides viewers through accessing the Joomla control panel and editing menu items under Main Menu.
Using Chrome Inspector to Override Protected Fields:
Shows how to use Chrome Inspector to override the read-only attribute of the link field and input the hash (#) symbol.
Applying the Hash (#) Fix:
After saving changes, demonstrates that clicking on the menu separator no longer navigates away from the page.
Pro Tip: Saving Menu Changes:
Advises viewers to be cautious when saving menu changes to avoid accidentally removing the hash (#) symbol.
Summary and Call to Action:
Encourages viewers to subscribe, ring the bell for notifications, and stay updated on new tutorials and live streams.
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