---
title: "Configure the catalogue"
slug: "configure-the-catalogue"
tags: ["Totara Platform", "Site Administrator", "How-to"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:28Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:28Z
canonical: "totara.help/configure-the-catalogue"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Configure the catalogue

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You can configure how users interact with the [catalogue](/totara-20/docs/what-is-the-catalogue), the way it displays content, and what information it contains.

1. Select **Explore** in the main menu*.*
2. Click the icon of three dots ( ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/image-1733754333651.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T06%3A35%3A50Z&se=2026-11-06T07%3A35%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ayxIx6cNTfKPxx%2BdMAV%2BStNsoTscNmvTRwW%2Fd6McC2w%3D)), then select **Configure catalogue**. If you're using the Grid catalogue, instead click the **Configure catalogue** button in the top-right corner.
3. Configure the [settings](/totara-20/docs/catalogue-settings).
4. Click **Save** as you move between tabs.

This page is also available via *Quick-access menu > Courses and categories > Configure catalogue* (/totara/catalog/config.php).

## Adding summary information and files

You can configure the catalogue to allow you to add summary information and files to courses, programs and certifications by following these steps:

1. Select **Explore** in the main menu*.*
2. Click the icon of three dots ( ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/image-1733754333651.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T06%3A35%3A50Z&se=2026-11-06T07%3A35%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ayxIx6cNTfKPxx%2BdMAV%2BStNsoTscNmvTRwW%2Fd6McC2w%3D)), then select **Configure catalogue**. If you're using the Grid catalogue, instead click the **Configure catalogue** button in the top-right corner.
3. Select the **General** tab.
4. Ensure that the **Details content** setting is enabled, then click **Save**.
5. Select the **Templates** tab.
6. Enable **Rich text content** in the **Detail content placeholders** section, then click **Save**.
7. Select the **Details** tab.
8. In the **Rich text content** section, select **Summary** from the dropdown menu for each of the learning options as required.
9. Navigate to the course, program or certification for which you want to add summary text or files.
10. Select **Edit settings**, then select the **Mobile-friendly** **format** for the course summary.
11. You can now drag and drop course summary files into the **Course summary files** field, or by selecting the link icon ( ![link](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/link.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T06%3A35%3A50Z&se=2026-11-06T07%3A35%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ayxIx6cNTfKPxx%2BdMAV%2BStNsoTscNmvTRwW%2Fd6McC2w%3D)) in the text editor.

The text and file(s) will now appear in the summary panel when selecting the content item in the catalogue.

You may need to allow PDF files to be uploaded to the course summary. To do this, navigate to *Quick-access menu > Courses and categories > Course settings* and add **PDF** to the **Course summary files extensions** field.

## Next steps

- [Catalogue settings](/totara-20/docs/catalogue-settings)
- [Enable user-generated content in the catalogue](/totara-20/docs/enable-totara-engage-content-in-the-catalogue)

![Course badge](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/Snag_6b721223.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T06%3A35%3A50Z&se=2026-11-06T07%3A35%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ayxIx6cNTfKPxx%2BdMAV%2BStNsoTscNmvTRwW%2Fd6McC2w%3D)

The Totara Academy has a whole course dedicated to using the [Catalogue](https://totara.community/course/view.php?id=948) in Totara. Here you can learn more on how to use the catalogue, see best practice, and give it a go yourself.

Join the [Totara Community](https://totara.community/) for more resources to help you get the most out of Totara.

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