From f29d7397fcebadc7c723bc8b1d243831260761c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: boilerroomdigital Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2025 20:40:09 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update system-configuration-overrides.md The config variable enable_frontedit_links doesn't work. It should be automatic_frontedit_links. --- docs/general/system-configuration-overrides.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/general/system-configuration-overrides.md b/docs/general/system-configuration-overrides.md index 6f80b058..26cc3d44 100755 --- a/docs/general/system-configuration-overrides.md +++ b/docs/general/system-configuration-overrides.md @@ -1283,7 +1283,7 @@ Example Usage: $config['enable_frontedit'] = 'n'; -## `enable_frontedit_links` +## `automatic_frontedit_links` When set to `n`, disables automatic creation of content management links on front-end. The links can still be [added manually](advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md#customizing-the-link-location). @@ -1294,7 +1294,7 @@ When set to `n`, disables automatic creation of content management links on fron Example Usage: - $config['enable_frontedit_links'] = 'y'; + $config['automatic_frontedit_links'] = 'y'; ## `enable_hit_tracking` From 17823c1148ad2202bb2c46fb707a0c9df5bf98d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: boilerroomdigital Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2025 20:41:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update front-end-editing.md Update the automatic_frontedit_links config variable on this page of the docs also. (Previous variable doesn't work). --- docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md b/docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md index 1b70a91d..200d64cf 100644 --- a/docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md +++ b/docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md @@ -24,5 +24,5 @@ Enabling the Dock controls whether ExpressionEngine Pro is turned on for the fro Enabling front-end editing allows users with respective permissions to edit channel entries and content on the front-end of your website using provided edit links ( pro edit icon ) . ## **Enable automatic front-end editing links** -(Default: On, Matching Config Override: [`enable_frontedit_links`](general/system-configuration-overrides.md#enable_frontedit_links)) -By default ExpressionEngine Pro automatically inserts edit links ( pro edit icon ) where editable content is found in templates. These can be disabled on a per field basis or globally when using this toggle. When toggled off, ExpressionEngine Pro will no longer automatically generate edit links and links will need to be [added manually](/advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md#customizing-the-link-location) where needed in templates. \ No newline at end of file +(Default: On, Matching Config Override: [`automatic_frontedit_links`](general/system-configuration-overrides.md#automatic_frontedit_links)) +By default ExpressionEngine Pro automatically inserts edit links ( pro edit icon ) where editable content is found in templates. These can be disabled on a per field basis or globally when using this toggle. When toggled off, ExpressionEngine Pro will no longer automatically generate edit links and links will need to be [added manually](/advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md#customizing-the-link-location) where needed in templates. From e9b10131c295ca18b38c2bd45d94b40ae7609621 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tom Jaeger Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2025 16:24:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] change enable_frontedit_links to allow_frontedit_links --- docs/advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md | 2 +- docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md | 2 +- docs/troubleshooting/front-end-content-management.md | 2 +- 3 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md b/docs/advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md index a57fc85f..5a7cf1df 100644 --- a/docs/advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md +++ b/docs/advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ This special conditional allows you to display content if front-end editing is e ## Enable/Disable The Front Edit Link There are several ways to disable front-end editing links: - - Globally with [configuration overrides](/general/system-configuration-overrides.md#enable_frontedit_links) or in [General Settings](/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md#enable-automatic-front-end-editing-links) + - Globally with [configuration overrides](/general/system-configuration-overrides.md#automatic_frontedit_links) or in [General Settings](/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md#enable-automatic-front-end-editing-links) - Per field in the [field settings](control-panel/field-manager/field-manager-settings.md) - Via the Dock on the front-end by toggling Edit Mode on/off. - In the template by using [ExpressionEngine template comments](#expressionengine-comment), [HTML comments](#html-comment), or [field parameter](#field-tag-parameter) diff --git a/docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md b/docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md index 1b70a91d..cf4f7a14 100644 --- a/docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md +++ b/docs/control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md @@ -24,5 +24,5 @@ Enabling the Dock controls whether ExpressionEngine Pro is turned on for the fro Enabling front-end editing allows users with respective permissions to edit channel entries and content on the front-end of your website using provided edit links ( pro edit icon ) . ## **Enable automatic front-end editing links** -(Default: On, Matching Config Override: [`enable_frontedit_links`](general/system-configuration-overrides.md#enable_frontedit_links)) +(Default: On, Matching Config Override: [`automatic_frontedit_links`](general/system-configuration-overrides.md#automatic_frontedit_links)) By default ExpressionEngine Pro automatically inserts edit links ( pro edit icon ) where editable content is found in templates. These can be disabled on a per field basis or globally when using this toggle. When toggled off, ExpressionEngine Pro will no longer automatically generate edit links and links will need to be [added manually](/advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md#customizing-the-link-location) where needed in templates. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/troubleshooting/front-end-content-management.md b/docs/troubleshooting/front-end-content-management.md index 1f5b6f35..5464d408 100644 --- a/docs/troubleshooting/front-end-content-management.md +++ b/docs/troubleshooting/front-end-content-management.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ There are several settings that could prevent the Dock from showing on the front - Automatic front-end editing links are disabled via settings or config override. By default, ExpressionEngine automatically generates front edit links for all entry fields. This can be turned on or off, requiring a developer to [manually insert front edit links](advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md#customizing-the-link-location) via template tags. If only manually inserted links are showing, this could be the cause. - Via Pro's [general settings](control-panel/settings/front-end-editing.md), ensure that the "Enable automatic front-end editing links" setting is toggled on. - - Via the [`enable_frontedit_links` config override](general/system-configuration-overrides.md#enable_frontedit_links). If in use, this override must be set to `'y'` to automatically insert front edit links. + - Via the [`automatic_frontedit_links` config override](general/system-configuration-overrides.md#automatic_frontedit_links). If in use, this override must be set to `'y'` to automatically insert front edit links. - Front edit links are disabled via HTML comments, EE template comments, or `disable` parameter. There are 3 ways to disable Pro's automatic generation of front edit links. Ensure that the template code your inspecting isn't surrounded by template comments or wrapped in a field tag using `disable="frontedit`. For details on these methods read the [docs regarding disabling front-edit links](advanced-usage/front-end/frontend.md#enabledisable-the-front-edit-link)