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Extensions Template Manager Templates

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Overview[edit]

This screen is accessed from the back-end Joomla! administrator panel. It is used to preview and templates in your Joomla! website.

How to access[edit]

Description[edit]

The Template Manager: Templates screen allows you to preview and edit templates which are installed in your Joomla! installation.

Screenshot[edit]

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Column Headers[edit]

Click on the column heading to sort the list by that column's value.

  • Template. The name of the template.
  • Location. Whether the style is a public front-end or an administrator back-end style. 'Site' means it is a public front-end style. 'Administrator' means it is an administrator back-end style.
  • Version. The version number of the item.
  • Date. The date the item was created by the developer.
  • Author. The developer of the template.

List Filters[edit]

Filter by Partial Title[edit]

You can filter the list of items by typing in part of the Title.

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Filter by Location[edit]

In the upper right area, above the column headings, there is one drop-down list box as shown below:

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Only items matching the selection will be displayed in the list.

  • Select Location. The location the template is used in - Site or Administrator.

Number of Items to Display[edit]

Below the list you'll find:

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Toolbar[edit]

At the top right you will see the toolbar:

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The functions are:

  • Options. Opens the Options window where settings such as default parameters or permissions can be edited.
  • Help. Opens this help screen.

Options[edit]

See Template Manager: Styles.

Toolbar Links[edit]

At the top left, above the Filter, you will see the following two links:

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  • Styles. Click this link to go to the Template Manager: Styles screen.
  • Templates. This link takes you to the screen you are currently on.

Related Information[edit]