Beginner question, add an article to a page - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

hello,

i have honest, i'm struggling grips how works - have installed fresh "test" website no sample data idea try build simple test site scratch.

however, i've fallen @ first hurdle... i've created new article, want display content on homepage. i've not got clue on how this?

basically created 2 pages:

"home"
"about us"

these 2 pages have simple ipsum in place now, idea learn how lay data out.

i want create menu @ top of page have following links:

"home"
"about us"
"model range"

the "about us" page link new page again contain simple ipsum content now.

the "model range" drop down menu contain 3 more items link further pages:

"model range"
"model 1"
"model 2"
"model 3"

if possible on how create article can displayed on homepage first?

do need modules after creating articles in order them displayed?

note: using joomla! 2.5.

many in advance

hello,

if want publish article in home page, have edit home menu item, set type "single article" , chose article.