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Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Source

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Overview[edit]

This screen is accessed from the back-end Joomla! administrator panel. It is used to edit the source code of template files.

How to Access[edit]

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.

Description[edit]

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.

Screenshot[edit]

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Details and Options[edit]

  • Source Code. The contents of the selected template file is displayed and editible here.

Toolbar[edit]

At the top left you will see the toolbar:

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The functions are:

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  • Save. Saves the template source file and stays in the current screen.</translate>

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  • Save & Close. Saves the template source file and closes the current screen.</translate>

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  • Cancel. Closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen without saving any modifications you may have made.</translate>

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  • Help. Opens this help screen.</translate>

Quick Tips[edit]

  • 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.

Related Information[edit]

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