Function and purpose
A template controls the site’s layout. It’s installed as a package and can be activated through the Template Manager. Joomla distinguishes between frontend templates for visitor views and backend templates for the administration interface.
Customization and styles
- Template settings: Many templates offer options for colors, logos, or fonts.
- Styles: Multiple styles with different settings can be created for a template.
- Overrides: Using template overrides you can adjust the output of components or modules.
Important notes
- Responsiveness: Choose templates that look good across different devices.
- Updates: Keep templates up to date to avoid security vulnerabilities.
- Easy styling: Use CSS tweaks for bespoke design.
See also
- Styles
- Template overrides
- Module positions