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This TYPO3 extension provides functionality to expand or collapse the Content Element details within the TYPO3 Page Module.

TYPO3's page module will show arrow up / down buttons on each content element on the right side.

This is especially useful if you have a lot of content or are using nested content elements.

Installation

Install this extension via composer req b13/collapse.

You can also download the extension from the TYPO3 Extension Repository and activate it in the Extension Manager of your TYPO3 installation.

Usage

No configuration is needed. By default, all content elements can be collapsed.

The current state - if an element is expanded or collapsed - is stored within the users' settings "UC".

Configuration

Collapsing can be restricted to certain Content Types (CType) via Page TSconfig:

mod.web_layout.tt_content.collapse {
  # Only these CTypes can be collapsed (empty = all)
  includeCTypes = text, textmedia, image
  # These CTypes can never be collapsed
  excludeCTypes = html, shortcut
}

If includeCTypes is set, only the listed CTypes get the collapse button. excludeCTypes is applied afterwards and removes CTypes from the result. Both options can be used independently or combined.

As with any Page TSconfig, the configuration can differ per page tree and can be overridden per user or group via User TSconfig (page.mod.web_layout...).

Futher Development

This is our bare minimum feature set, a few features will following along:

Disable collapsing in User Settings
Customizable preview in collapsed state

Credits

This extension was created by Benni Mack in 2023 for b13 GmbH, Stuttgart.

Find more TYPO3 extensions we have developed that help us deliver value in client projects. As part of the way we work, we focus on testing and best practices ensuring long-term performance, reliability, and results in all our code.

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