---
title: "Important: #104027 - New ViewHelper argument \"module\" to define module context"
manual: "TYPO3 Core Changelog"
version: "main"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/changelog:important-104027-1750965713"
source: "Changelog/14.0/Important-104027-NewViewHelperArgumentModuleToDefineModuleContext.rst"
typo3-version: "14.0"
typo3-major: 14
type: "important"
issue: 104027
forge: "https://forge.typo3.org/issues/104027"
tags: ["Backend", "Fluid", "ext:backend"]
rendered: "2026-09-28T19:48:07+00:00"
---

# Important: #104027 - New ViewHelper argument "module" to define module context {#important-104027-1750965713}

See [forge#104027](https://forge.typo3.org/issues/104027)

## Description {#description}

A new optional argument `module` has been added to the following ViewHelpers:

-   `<be:link.editRecord>`
-   `<be:link.newRecord>`
-   `<be:uri.editRecord>`
-   `<be:uri.newRecord>`

The `module` argument allows integrators to explicitly define the **backend module context**
used when opening the FormEngine to edit or create a record. When set, this module will be
highlighted as active in the backend menu, providing better navigation context.

This is particularly useful in scenarios where the default context cannot be
reliably inferred.

> [!NOTE]
> This argument is only necessary if the ViewHelper cannot determine the
> module context from the request, for example, when used in an AJAX call.
>
> If the ViewHelper is used within a backend module, setting the
> `module` argument is usually not required unless a specific
> module context should be enforced deliberately.

## Usage Example {#usage-example}

**Example usage of module argument**

```html
<be:link.editRecord table="tt_content" uid="{record.uid}" module="web_layout">
    Edit this content element
</be:link.editRecord>

<be:uri.newRecord table="custom_table" pid="123" module="web_list" />
```

## Impact {#impact}

When used, the `module` argument ensures a more accurate and predictable
backend editing experience by controlling which module is marked as active when
the FormEngine opens.