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Templates

Templates let you define a default set of blocks for specific post types. This ensures consistency across your content and speeds up the content creation process.

Creating Templates

  1. Navigate to WordPress Admin → Lazy Blocks → Templates

  2. Click Add New

    Adding new template in Lazy Blocks
  3. Configure template settings:

    • Template Name
    • Add blocks
    • Select Post Types
    • Choose Template Lock option
    Template configuration screen

Template Lock Options

  • None - Users can freely modify blocks
  • Prevent all operations - Users cannot add, delete, or move blocks
  • Prevent inserting new blocks - Users can move existing blocks but cannot add new ones

Working with Templates

When you create a new post of the selected type, it automatically includes the template blocks:

Post editor with applied template
New post with pre-populated template blocks

Adding Flexible Content Areas

Use the Free Content block to create editable areas within locked templates:

Free Content block in locked template

Common template uses:

  • Standard page layouts
  • Product descriptions
  • Team member profiles
  • Case study format

Template locks help maintain consistency while still allowing necessary content flexibility.

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