Overview

Templates define the layout of each page type in your store. Create multiple templates to give different products or pages a completely different structure.

Templates are the foundation of how every page in your store looks and behaves. Each template is a collection of sections and blocks — configured independently in the Theme Editor. One template can look completely different from another: different sections, different content order, different blocks.

The key rule: changes to a template apply to all pages assigned to that template. To give one product or page a different layout, create a separate template and assign it there.

For comprehensive information on Shopify's templates, please refer to this article.

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Available templates in Avante themes

Template	Used for
Default product	All products by default
Pre-order	Products available for pre-order
Default collection	All collection pages
Collections list	The /collections page
Default blog	Blog listing page
Default blog post	Individual blog articles
Cart	The /cart page
Search	The /search page
Page	Standard pages (About, Contact, FAQ, etc.)
Password	Store password page
404	Page not found
Gift card	Gift card confirmation page
Quick view	Product quick view popup

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How to create a new template

1

In the Theme Editor, use the page selector at the top to open Products → Create template

2

Enter a name for the new template

3

Select an existing template to base it on, then click Create template

The new template is a copy — customize it freely without affecting the original.

Changes to a template apply to all pages assigned to that template.

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How to assign a template to a page or product

For products: Go to Shopify Admin → Products → open a product → find Theme template on the right → select a template → Save.

For pages: Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Pages → open a page → find Theme template on the right → select a template → Save.

A template only appears in the dropdown if it exists in your currently published live theme. Templates created in a [DEV] copy won't show here — create them in your live theme first.

Building a new page from scratch — template, layout, and menu? See the full walkthrough →

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Rename or delete a template

Renaming and deleting templates requires the code editor.

To rename:

1. Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Themes → click ... → Edit code
2. Open the templates folder → click the template name → Rename file
3. Enter a new name → Rename file

To delete:

1. Go to Shopify Admin → Online Store → Themes → click ... → Edit code
2. Open the templates folder → click the template name → Delete file

Any products assigned to a deleted template automatically revert to the default template.