Help17:Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Source
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 28 April 2013
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[edit] Overview
This screen is accessed from the back-end Joomla! administrator panel. It is used to edit the source code of template files.
[edit] How to Access
Navigate to the Template Manager: Customise Template screen. Click on the name of the template you want to edit. Then click the link to the template file that you want to edit.
[edit] Description
This screen is where the source code of template files is edited. It provides a plain text interface to edit the template files. HTML and PHP programming syntax is highlighted to make the source code files easier to read.
[edit] Screenshot
[edit] Details and Options
- Source Code. The contents of the selected template file is displayed and editible here.
[edit] Toolbar
At the top right you will see the toolbar:
- Save. Saves the item and stays in the edit screen.
- Save & Close. Saves the item and closes the edit screen.
- Cancel. Returns to the previous screen without saving your work. If you press Cancel while adding a new item, this new item will not be created. If you were modifying an existing item, the modifications will not be saved.
- Help. Opens this Help Screen.
[edit] Quick Tips
- Important: Do not delete the default template files using FTP because it generates an error in both the front-end and back-end.
- Before editing the HTML and the CSS file of the template, it is a good idea to make a backup of the file you are editing. Also, you can edit these files outside of Joomla! using the HTML or CSS editor of your choice.
[edit] Related Information
- To install templates: Extension Manager: Install
