In this VTC MasterClass! Melanie Hedgespeth will show you how to begin editing Joomla! templates. By learning the basics of html and css, you can start making Joomla! templates to fit unique needs. Joomla! contains specific files for templates that you will learn how to read and fully understand in order to become more adept at Joomla! editing. With this course, learn how to customize colors, logos, page dividers, backgrounds, links, headings, and much more. Work files are included.
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Introduction
Course Overview
Getting Started with Joomla Templates
Templates Overview
Download & Install Templates
Template File Locations
Assigning More Than One Front End Template
Template Files
Template Directory Files pt. 1
Template Directory Files pt. 2
File Specifics templateDetails.xml
File Specifics index.php
HTML & CSS Files
HTML
HTML Codes pt. 1
HTML Codes pt. 2
HTML Codes pt. 3
HTML Codes pt. 4
CSS
CSS Explained pt. 1
CSS Explained pt. 2
Customizing a Template
Preparation
Logo
Colors
Favicon
Fonts
Customizing HTML
Editing HTML in Templates
Customizing CSS
Body Font
Links Decoration
Template Width
Logo
Footer Link
Headings
Article Dates & Read On
Dividers
Page Background
Link & Pill Menu
Images
CSS Files
Templates from Scratch
Structure
Wrap Up
Summary
About the Author