# Create a page template

In Solodev Pages consist a collection of HTML content. Pages contain Dynamic divs or dropzones throughout the page that specify where HTML content is inserted throughout the page. With Pages, users can create Page Templates – pages that can be re-used to build out more pages. This tutorial shows the user how to convert a page into a template and use page templates to build out the website.

# Step 1 -- Creating a template from a page

• Expand the www folder and open the desire page.
• Open the page that will be transformed into a template.
• Click Meta.
• In the modal window, click the arrow to expand the Advanced section.
• At the bottom of the Advanced section, click the checkbox next to Is Template.
• Click Submit.

# Step 2 -- Creating a page with the newly created template

• Open the www folder.
• Click Add Page.
• Enter the Name, Title and Description in the modal window.
• Under Template section select the arrow in the checkbox to choose the newly created template (all-pages.stml).
• Click Submit.
• The user will be directed to the new page automatically.

# Step 3 – Adding HTML content to the new page

• With the new page open, select the empty Dynamic Div.
• Choose the appropriate html file to insert.
• Click Publish.