How do I disable the front-end module edit button? Registered users see it on hover, which sends them to the backend login; I want to remove this feature.
An alternative to using CSS is adjusting the backend configuration and permission settings. In Joomla 3.2.2, altering the permissions for registered users can effectively remove the edit button from the front end. I achieved this by restricting the module edit rights to only those with administrative privileges. This method ensures that the link generating the edit function is never rendered for users without proper authorization, thereby avoiding any accidental redirection to the backend login page. This approach also maintains a cleaner separation between administrative and public interfaces.
hey, i tried tweaking the tpl override to remove the edit btn instead. its a bit hands-on, but it got rid of the popup issues for me. has anyone else given this a go or found a different workaround that’s less intrusive?
hey, i fixed it by overriding the module layout to remove the edit link altogether. not the most elegant patch, but it stops the errant button from showing up without messing with permissions. hope it helps!
hey, i solved it by adding a custom css rule to hide the edit btn. just put .module-edit {display:none;} in your site stylesheet. works fine as a quick hack, but make sure it doesnt affect any needed admin functions.