.. include:: /Includes.rst.txt .. _introduction: ============ Introduction ============ .. _get-help: Get Help ======== .. _slack: Slack ----- Ask on **Slack** for help: .. rst-class:: bignums 1. `Register for a typo3.org account `__ 2. `Register for Slack `__ 3. Join the TYPO3 Slack workspace: https://typo3.slack.com 4. Join the **#typo3-cms** channel and ask your question Selecting The Right Version Of This Tutorial ============================================ .. tip:: Make sure the version of TYPO3 you are using matches the same revision of this tutorial If you are using a different version of TYPO3, you can `select the appropriate revision of this tutorial `_ that matches your installation by finding the **Release** drop-down, located at the top left of this tutorials' navigation menu. How to Read This Tutorial ========================= This tutorial walks you through the TYPO3 backend module by module. While doing this, important TYPO3 features are explained and we show you how to do common tasks like using the TYPO3 clipboard for editing. This is a hands on tutorial: It is recommended to have a working TYPO3 installation available and try out the features as you go along. You learn how to setup a TYPO3 installation in :ref:`installation`. In this tutorial we use a TYPO3 installation based on the Introduction Package. Since TYPO3 is highly configurable, the items in the GUI may look and behave slightly differently if your installation is not based on the Introduction Package or has been modified otherwise. The chapter :ref:`general-principles` gives you a general overview over the main parts and features of the backend. The following chapters :ref:`list-module` and :ref:`file-module` show some basic editing tasks using these modules. They are highly recommended for **editors**. The following chapters handle some **administration** and **configuration tasks**. They require additional privileges in the backend. Editors will usually not have access to system modules. So, for editors it is recommended to skip right to the section :ref:`next-steps-editors`. **Integrators** who wish to integrate an existing template into TYPO3 may wish to start reading with :ref:`Templating`. All target audiences will find recommendations for additional reading in the :ref:`next-steps` section.