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Difference between revisions of "Extensions Template Manager Templates Edit Source"

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==Details and Options==
 
==Details and Options==
 
*'''Source Code.''' The contents of the selected template file is displayed and editible here.
 
*'''Source Code.''' The contents of the selected template file is displayed and editible here.
 
===Menu assignment===
 
This section contains all the menu items configured in your Joomla! website. To apply the current style to a menu item's corresponding web page, check the box next to the menu item. You can press the ''Toggle Selection'' button to invert the menu item selections.
 
  
 
==Toolbar==
 
==Toolbar==

Revision as of 21:50, 30 January 2011

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 right you will see the toolbar:

Help16-extensions-template manager-templates-edit source-toolbar.png
  • 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.

Related Information[edit]