Chapter 1. Joomla! Theming Basics

In this chapter, we will cover the basics of theming our Joomla! website:

• Finding the current default template

• Locating Joomla! templates in your website's hierarchy

• Understanding Joomla! templates

• Changing your template's color variation

• Adding a color variation

• Changing your template's logo

• Selecting the default Joomla! template

• Editing the HTML template in the administration panel

• Editing CSS in the administration panel

Introduction

In this chapter, you'll cover the basics of changing your Joomla! template, from finding the location of the default Joomla! template to changing your website's logo and altering your template's color scheme.