> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.themeware.design/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.themeware.design/additional-features/extensions/slideout-communities.md).

# Slideout communities

The ThemeWare® "Slideout communities" are based on the ThemeWare® "Communities (Social Media)" widget and offer an alternative, prominent position beside the widget in the footer. As they are based on the widget, both use the same snippets.

<figure><img src="/files/81UCXl5QDOOJEtrikK4x" alt=""><figcaption><p>ThemeWare® "Slideout communities"</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: The slideout communities are shown if the "Show slideout communities" configuration is enabled. The displayed channels and texts come from the "Communities (Social Media)" widget.
{% endhint %}

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## Configuration

### **Theme configuration**

1. Go to the "**Extensions**" tab
2. Expand the "**Slideout communities**" block
3. Enable the configuration "**Show slideout communities**"
4. Save your changes after editing

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## Options

Via the "**Layout type**" you choose between "unicoloured" (link in icon colour) and "multicoloured" (individual background colour per channel).

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## Summary

#### Theme configuration

* Tab "Extensions" => Block "Slideout communities" => Show slideout communities
* Tab "Extensions" => Block "Slideout communities" => Layout type

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## Further information

You can find more information about the snippets in our article about the ThemeWare® "Communities (Social Media)" widget:

{% content-ref url="/pages/9K6ZtsBhEDHmTmfwcQdl" %}
[Communities or social media](/additional-features/widgets/communities-or-social-media.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}