diff --git a/administrator/components/com_admin/sql/updates/mysql/6.1.0-2026-02-25.sql b/administrator/components/com_admin/sql/updates/mysql/6.1.0-2026-02-25.sql new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000..1efba0efaa71d --- /dev/null +++ b/administrator/components/com_admin/sql/updates/mysql/6.1.0-2026-02-25.sql @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +-- disable autostart for the previous tour +UPDATE `#__guidedtours` SET `autostart` = 0 WHERE `uid` = 'joomla-whatsnew-6-0'; + +INSERT INTO `#__guidedtours` (`title`, `description`, `extensions`, `url`, `published`, `language`, `note`, `access`, `uid`, `autostart`, `created`, `created_by`, `modified`, `modified_by`) VALUES + ('COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_TITLE', 'COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_DESCRIPTION', '["com_cpanel"]', 'administrator/index.php', 1, '*', '', 1, 'joomla-whatsnew-6-1', 1, CURRENT_TIMESTAMP(), 0, CURRENT_TIMESTAMP(), 0); + +INSERT INTO `#__guidedtour_steps` (`title`, `description`, `position`, `target`, `type`, `interactive_type`, `url`, `published`, `language`, `note`, `params`, `created`, `created_by`, `modified`, `modified_by`, `tour_id`) +SELECT 'COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_STEP_0_TITLE', 'COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_STEP_0_DESCRIPTION', 'right', '#sidebarmenu nav > ul:first-of-type > li:last-child', 0, 1, '', 1, '*', '', '{"required":1,"requiredvalue":""}', CURRENT_TIMESTAMP(), 0, CURRENT_TIMESTAMP(), 0, MAX(`id`) +FROM `#__guidedtours` +WHERE `uid` = 'joomla-whatsnew-6-1'; diff --git a/administrator/components/com_admin/sql/updates/postgresql/6.1.0-2026-02-25.sql b/administrator/components/com_admin/sql/updates/postgresql/6.1.0-2026-02-25.sql new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000..ba548b9df261a --- /dev/null +++ b/administrator/components/com_admin/sql/updates/postgresql/6.1.0-2026-02-25.sql @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +-- disable autostart for the previous tour +UPDATE "#__guidedtours" SET "autostart" = 0 WHERE "uid" = 'joomla-whatsnew-6-0'; + +INSERT INTO "#__guidedtours" ("title", "description", "extensions", "url", "published", "language", "note", "access", "uid", "autostart", "created", "created_by", "modified", "modified_by") VALUES + ('COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_TITLE', 'COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_DESCRIPTION', '["com_cpanel"]', 'administrator/index.php', 1, '*', '', 1, 'joomla-whatsnew-6-1', 1, CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, 0, CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, 0); + +INSERT INTO "#__guidedtour_steps" ("title", "description", "position", "target", "type", "interactive_type", "url", "published", "language", "note", "params", "created", "created_by", "modified", "modified_by", "tour_id") +SELECT 'COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_STEP_0_TITLE', 'COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_STEP_0_DESCRIPTION', 'right', '#sidebarmenu nav > ul:first-of-type > li:last-child', 0, 1, '', 1, '*', '', '{"required":1,"requiredvalue":""}', CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, 0, CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, 0, MAX("id") +FROM "#__guidedtours" +WHERE "uid" = 'joomla-whatsnew-6-1'; diff --git a/administrator/language/en-GB/guidedtours.joomla_whatsnew_6_1.ini b/administrator/language/en-GB/guidedtours.joomla_whatsnew_6_1.ini new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000..40013a99234a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/administrator/language/en-GB/guidedtours.joomla_whatsnew_6_1.ini @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +; Joomla! Project +; (C) 2026 Open Source Matters, Inc. +; License GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt +; Note : All ini files need to be saved as UTF-8 + +COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_DESCRIPTION="

Welcome to Joomla 6.1!

Joomla 6.1 introduces key improvements that make site building easier, safer, and more flexible. This tour gives you the essentials at a glance.

Spam Protection is BACK with Proof-of-Work CAPTCHA

No account or API required, privacy-friendly and accessible, this captcha silently solves math puzzles in the background, invisible to visitors.

To enable, go to Extensions -> Plugins, search for captcha, enable and set as default in Global Configuration.

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Content Pipeline at a Glance with the Visual Workflow Editor

Manage your content workflow more easily with the new interactive workflow diagram that allows you to see the entire publication process.

Enable Workflows in Article Manager -> Workflows and look for the graph button.

Three New Media Custom Field Options: Audio, Video & Documents

When creating Custom Fields for your content, you can now let content creators include any type of media, not just images.

The medias render as HTML5 <audio>, <video>, or document links (PDF, spreadsheets...).

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Smarter Modules with Versioning and Multilingual Associations

Joomla has long had version history for articles. This same capability is now extended to modules.
If you run a multilingual website, you can now associate module instances across different languages, the same way you can associate articles across languages.

Other Enhancements Worth Noting

  • Abbreviation <abbr> support in TinyMCE rich text editor, semantically correct and improving accessibility (look for the new Abbreviation button in the TinyMCE toolbar when editing content).
  • Language override status & quick-create missing overrides UX improvements (status indicator, edit overrides easily).
" +COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_TITLE="What’s New in Joomla 6.1!" diff --git a/administrator/language/en-GB/guidedtours.joomla_whatsnew_6_1_steps.ini b/administrator/language/en-GB/guidedtours.joomla_whatsnew_6_1_steps.ini new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000..eaff1e627d6c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/administrator/language/en-GB/guidedtours.joomla_whatsnew_6_1_steps.ini @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +; Joomla! Project +; (C) 2026 Open Source Matters, Inc. +; License GNU General Public License version 2 or later; see LICENSE.txt +; Note : All ini files need to be saved as UTF-8 + +COM_GUIDEDTOURS_TOUR_WHATSNEW_6_1_STEP_0_DESCRIPTION="

Joomla 6.1 Full Release Notes

View the full release notes on joomla.org

Help and Information

Many resources to help you can be found here together with additional links to more resources, documentation, support and how to become involved in Joomla.

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