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'''See also:''' [[Extension types (general definitions)]]
'''See also:''' [[Extension types (general definitions)]]


== Recommended Reading ==
== Template Types == <!--T:9-->
There are two types of templates used in a Joomla-powered website.


=== Administrators ===
=== Frontend Templates === <!--T:10-->
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Frontend templates change the way your site looks to visitors. Most of the templates you use or install will be Frontend Templates. Out of the box Joomla 3.x ships with two Frontend templates, Protostar (which is set as default), and Beez3. For simple sites these out-of-the-box templates may be appropriate, but many Joomla users will opt to install a third party template to suit the purpose of their site. A site can use multiple templates assigned to different menu items, but most beginners will just use a single template for their entire site.
=== Developers ===


*[[Accessibility]]
=== Backend Templates === <!--T:11-->
*[[Beez]] - an accessible default template
Backend templates are much rarer than Frontend Templates. You will probably never need to change your Backend Template. Backend templates allow you to change the way the Administrator interface looks. Joomla 3.x ships with two Backend templates, Isis (which is set as default) and Hathor. The Hathor template was designed for accessibility, and may be appropriate for those with color blindness who require high contrast colors or those using screen reader devices or keyboard navigation.
*[[Creating clickable background images using CSS]]
*[[Joomla! 1.5 Template Tutorial]].
*[[User:Rvsjoen/tutorial/Developing_a_Template/Part_01|Joomla! 2.5 Template Tutorial]] by Rvsjoen.
**[[Changing the site favicon]]
*[[Using Class Suffixes]]
*[[Using Firebug With Your Joomla Website]]
*[[Understanding Output Overrides]]
*[[Creating custom template parameter types]]
*[[How are templates executed?]]
*[[How to determine if the user is viewing the front page]] {{JVer/multi|1.0,1.5,2.5,3.x}}
*[[Template parameters]]
*[[jdoc statements]]
*[[Objects methods and properties available from your template]] - what you can do with $this
*Find answers to questions about templates in the Template FAQ category [[:Category:Template FAQ|Template FAQ]]


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Recommended Reading == <!--T:3-->


=== What types of templates are there? ===
=== Administrators === <!--T:4-->
Joomla administrators should go to the page on [[Template Management]] for topics about managing your Joomla template or templates.


==== Front-end Templates ====
=== Developers === <!--T:5-->
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Joomla developers should go to the [[Portal:Template Development|Template Development]] portal page for more topics on developing a Joomla template.
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!: [[Milkyway|rhuk_milkyway]], [[Beez|beez]] and [[Ja_purity|Ja_purity]].


==== Back-end Templates ====
== Finding More Information == <!--T:6-->
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[[Administrator_(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? ===
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There are some wonderful templates that were made in the [http://forum.joomla.org/viewforum.php?f=479 template contest].  There are also many websites where both free and non-free Joomla! templates can be downloaded.
*[[:Category:Template FAQ|List of frequently asked Template questions]]
 
*[[:Category:Templates|List of articles in the Template category]].
=== 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 [[Creating a basic Joomla! template|tutorial for those who would like to create their own template]].
 
== More Template Information. ==
Please see [[:Category:Templates|the list of Wiki articles in the Template category]] and [[:Category:Template FAQ|the list of frequently asked Template questions]].


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Latest revision as of 23:05, 15 July 2022

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A template is a type of Joomla! extension that changes the way your site looks. There are two types of templates used by the Joomla! CMS: Front-end Templates and Back-end Templates. The Front-end Template controls the way your website is presented to the user viewing the website's content. The Back-end Template controls the way your website's administrative tasks are presented for controlling management functions by a Joomla! Administrator. These would include common tasks such as: user, menu, article, category, module, component, plugin and template management.

See also: Component, Module, Plugin


See also: Extension types (general definitions)

Template Types

There are two types of templates used in a Joomla-powered website.

Frontend Templates

Frontend templates change the way your site looks to visitors. Most of the templates you use or install will be Frontend Templates. Out of the box Joomla 3.x ships with two Frontend templates, Protostar (which is set as default), and Beez3. For simple sites these out-of-the-box templates may be appropriate, but many Joomla users will opt to install a third party template to suit the purpose of their site. A site can use multiple templates assigned to different menu items, but most beginners will just use a single template for their entire site.

Backend Templates

Backend templates are much rarer than Frontend Templates. You will probably never need to change your Backend Template. Backend templates allow you to change the way the Administrator interface looks. Joomla 3.x ships with two Backend templates, Isis (which is set as default) and Hathor. The Hathor template was designed for accessibility, and may be appropriate for those with color blindness who require high contrast colors or those using screen reader devices or keyboard navigation.

Recommended Reading

Administrators

Joomla administrators should go to the page on Template Management for topics about managing your Joomla template or templates.

Developers

Joomla developers should go to the Template Development portal page for more topics on developing a Joomla template.

Finding More Information

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