Entry Templates
Entry Templates lets you define what fields an Entry can have. By using Entry Templates, you can create a consistent and standardized format for your entries, making it easier to manage and display content.
The following fields are available:
- Text: Provides a simple text input field
- Rich Text: Provides a WYSIWYG text editor
- Date: Provides a date/time selector field
- Simple Dropdown: Provides a basic select field (using comma separated values)
- Group Dropdown: Provides a dropdown populated by group entries
- Number: Provides a numerical input field
- Image: Provides a dropdown to select an image from the Media Library
- URL: Provides a URL input field
Example:
A "Post" entry template for a blog may have the following fields:
- Title: Text field
- Excerpt: Text field
- Body: Rich Text
- Publish Date: Date
- Category: Group Dropdown (create a "Categories" group)
- Author: Group Dropdown (create a "Authors" group)
By defining templates with specific fields, you can ensure consistency, improve efficiency, and maintain control over your content.