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Entry templates

Entry templates use Builder Models to preconfigure content entries with predefined layouts, fields, and visual elements. Additionally, templates provide a consistent starting point for new content entries across Page, Section, and Data models.

What to know

Entry templates provide:

  • Consistent content structure: standardize the layout of blog posts, marketing pages, and landing pages by automatically including required headers, footers, and core sections.
  • Better content governance: symbols and locked layers maintain a consistent page structure, provide centralized control, and help content creators focus on writing.
  • Efficient content creation: start new content with pre-filled fields and structures instead of building from scratch. Choose from multiple template options to match the needs of each content entry.

Set up

  1. Go to Models.
  2. Select a model and go to Options.
  3. Go to Entry Templates and click Edit.
  4. Click + Add Entry and select an entry.
  5. To require template selection, turn on the Require semplate selection toggle in the Entry Template dialogue box.
  6. Optional: Add, view, or delete multiple templates.
Screenshot of a model with Entry templates pointed out and a note that says Go to the Model Options, to find Entry Templates.

For Page layouts using Symbols, create a Symbol with child elements that define your desired Page layout and set it as a required default template.

Create an entry using a template

  1. Go to Content.
  2. Click + New Entry.
  3. Select a Model.
  4. In the dialogue, provide Name and URL.
  5. Click Create Page.
  6. In the Choose a template dialogue, select a template.
  7. Optional: Click Start Blank to create a blank entry template. To enable the Start Blank option, turn off the Require template selection toggle in the Entry Template dialogue during set up process.

Best practices

  • Use locked layers in Symbols to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Create dedicated Models to manage multiple template variations.
  • Require template selection option may provide consistency for structured content types.
  • Regularly review and update templates to align with current design and content standards.
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