Function and Purpose
Templates in Joomla determine where modules can be displayed. The positions are defined in the template code. When assigning a module, you choose the position where it should appear.
Visualizing the Positions
To make a template’s available module positions visible, enable module position display in the backend and append ?tp=1 to your site’s URL. You will then see the names of all positions overlaid in the frontend.
Important Notes
- Template changes: Positions vary by template. When switching templates, you may need to reassign modules to new positions.
- Flexibility: Some templates allow custom positions or switching the layout structure.
- Correct assignment: Make sure to assign a module to an existing position, otherwise it won’t be displayed.
