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== How can I create a new template? == | == How can I create a new template? == | ||
| − | If you are interested in creating your own template than there are a few thing that you might want to know before you start. first you will need to know [http://www.w3schools.com/css CSS], [http://www.w3schools.com/html HTML], and [http://www.w3schools.com/PHP PHP]. Joomla! has created a [ | + | If you are interested in creating your own template than there are a few thing that you might want to know before you start. first you will need to know [http://www.w3schools.com/css CSS], [http://www.w3schools.com/html HTML], and [http://www.w3schools.com/PHP PHP]. Joomla! has created a [[Creating a basic Joomla! template|tutorial for those who would like to create their own template]]. |
== More Template Information. == | == More Template Information. == | ||
Revision as of 12:59, 31 January 2011
See also: Joomla! Extensions Defined
Recommended Reading
Administrators
Article Management · User Management · Template Management · Menu Management
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For more administrator information, see Template Management.
Developers
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For more developer information, see Template Development.
What types of templates are there?
Front-end Templates
Front-end templates change the way your site looks to average users. Most of the templates you use will be Front-end Templates. Three Front-end templates come preinstalled with Joomla!: rhuk_milkyway, beez and Ja_purity.
Back-end Templates
Back-end Templates are much rarer than Frontend Templates. You will probably never need to change your Back-end Template. Back-end Templates allow you to change the way the administrator interface looks.
Where can I get new templates?
There are some wonderful templates that were made in the template contest. There are also many websites where both free and non-free Joomla! templates can be downloaded.
How can I create a new template?
If you are interested in creating your own template than there are a few thing that you might want to know before you start. first you will need to know CSS, HTML, and PHP. Joomla! has created a tutorial for those who would like to create their own template.
More Template Information.
Here is a list of Wiki articles in the Template category: Category:Templates. Here is a list of frequently asked Template questions: Category:Template FAQ.
Links
- Installing Templates
- Upgrading a Joomla! 1.0.x template
- Switching Templates
- Access the Template Manager