Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Source
From Joomla! Documentation
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, PHP and CSS programming syntax is highlighted to make the source code files easier to read.
Screenshot[edit]
Details and Options[edit]
- Source Code. The contents of the selected template file is displayed and editible here.
Toolbar[edit]
At the top right you will see the toolbar:
The functions are:
- Save. Saves the template source file and stays in the current screen.
- Save & Close. Saves the template source file and closes the current screen.
- Cancel/Close. Closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen without saving any modifications you may have made.
- Help. Opens this help screen.
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]
- To install templates: Extension Manager: Install