Is there any concept in the CC html editor that is similar to the template in Microsoft Essentials ?

In MS Essentials, the template (let say it defines the structure and contents of head and the foot for each page using it) can be updated independently and the RE-APPLIED to all the pages that use it.

This allows you to make changes to the template that, then, get reflected in all the pages that are based on that template.

The closest thing I can find in CC is the idea of a "layout". But this is flawed because it is merely a page to start editing on. But if you ever change the layout, there is no way to automatically change all the pages that started with that layout.

If it doesn't exist ---- any ideas on how to implement it in CC ?

thanks

d blackthorn

I think what you are referring to is called a "Dynamic Web Template". This is Microsoft's baby. The answer is no - you need to use Microsofts stuff to get that effect. There a couple of alternatives depending on what you are trying to do. If you are wanting to change the style of a page (the way it looks) across multiple pages, then use Cascading Style Sheets for that. If you are looking at just needed it for your menu, then Google "Server Side Includes" to learn how to do that.

Hope this helps.

Thanks

I use CSS a lot. But this want it for the entire Head of the document including the CSS links and the menu.

The SSI technique is workable --- but not all editors do anything with it..

The microsoft technique is so simple, Its hard to understand why other products don't do it.

d blackthorn

The reason is because the dynamic page can render rather messy. It can make it difficult for SEO. It uses too much propitiatory code, which can make it difficult to edit. Other than that it is a good little way to do things.

Try php include files