How to Create a Button in Joomla
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Button in Joomla: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the 'Content' section in the Joomla administration panel to begin creating your button.
Select 'Articles' from the menu as we'll be adding our custom button to an existing article.
Click on the article title where you want to add your new button - we'll use this motivational piece as our canvas.
Click 'Toggle Editor' to switch to HTML mode, this gives us more control when creating custom buttons.
Insert your button code using the HTML format: <a href="your-link" class="btn btn-primary">Button Text</a>
After positioning your button just right, click 'Save & Close' to apply your changes.
Look for the green confirmation message at the top, this means your button is now live on your Joomla site.
That's it! You've just created a stylish, functional button in Joomla that visitors can click.
Quick answer: To add a custom button in Joomla, navigate to the Content section, select Articles, and open your chosen article. Toggle the editor to HTML mode, insert the button code, and click Save and Close to apply the changes and make it live on your site.
About this Joomla tutorial
Create a custom clickable button in your Joomla articles by switching to HTML mode, adding the button code, and saving your changes. This guide shows how to create a Button in Joomla in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to the 'Content' section in the Joomla administration panel to begin creating..." and finishing with "That's it! You've just created a stylish, functional button in Joomla that visitors can...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Joomla interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Button in Joomla?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Joomla data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Joomla. Related guides: How to Create a Class for Button in Joomla 4, How to Create a Contact Form in Joomla and How to Create a Form in Joomla. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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