In Joomla! 1.6, using templates is more powerful than ever before. The new Template Manager interface contains more functionality and Joomla! now comes with a set of new, great looking, and flexible templates. The built-in template options allow site administrators to customize the template styling, without having to touch HTML or CSS code. A new feature is Template Styles, allowing you to apply different versions of the same template to specific areas of the site.
In this chapter, you'll learn:
What's new about the templates included with Joomla! 1.6
Working with the new tabbed Template Manager
Using Template Styles: assigning template variations to specific pages
Exploring, editing, and customizing templates