Using this matrix, you can define which users are allowed to perform which actions in the currently edited forum:

 

Columns of the matrix represent the following actions:

 

•Access to forum - defines who can enter the forum and view posts

•Attach files - defines who can attach files to forum posts

•Mark as answer - defines who can mark posts as answers in Question - Answer forums

•Post - defines who can add posts to the forum

•Reply - defines who can reply to forum posts

•Subscribe - defines who can subscribe for receiving notifications about new posts in the forum

 

Rows in the top part of the matrix have the following meanings:

 

•Nobody - the action cannot be performed by anyone

•All users - anybody can perform the action

•Authenticated users - only signed-in registered users can perform the action

•Authorized roles - only members of roles specified in the lower part of the matrix can perform the action

 

More resources can be found at Developer's Guide -> Modules -> Forums -> Overview.