{"id":4599,"date":"2022-04-22T01:20:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T22:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?post_type=documentation&#038;p=4599"},"modified":"2025-06-20T09:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T06:21:35","slug":"content-blocks-custom-archive-template","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/modules\/content-blocks-custom-archive-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Content Blocks &#8211; Custom Archive Templates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"2064\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 3456 \/ 2064;\" width=\"3456\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Recording-2025-06-20-at-09.19.20.mov\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a Content Block Archive Template.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want more control over how your archive pages look? Blocksy Pro makes it easy to create fully custom archive layouts &#8211; whether you\u2019re working with standard post types like blog posts or custom ones like portfolios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the power of the&nbsp;<strong>Content Blocks<\/strong>&nbsp;engine and dynamic Gutenberg blocks, you can design archive templates that perfectly fit your content structure and design vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up a custom archive template is quick and intuitive. Just follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your\u00a0<strong>WordPress dashboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to\u00a0<strong>Blocksy \u2192 Content Blocks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Custom Template<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>Archive Template<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll then be dropped into a clean Gutenberg canvas, ready to begin designing your custom archive layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Granular Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each archive template comes with flexible options, letting you control\u00a0<strong>how much of the archive gets replaced<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; from just the post cards to the entire page layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Replacement Type<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Card Only<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This option replaces only the content cards inside the archive. The rest of the page layout &#8211; including the sidebar, heading and container width &#8211; will still be handled by your settings in the Customiser. Ideal when you just want to fine-tune how each post looks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Page<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This lets you build the\u00a0<strong>entire archive page<\/strong>\u00a0from scratch using blocks. You\u2019ll have full control over layout, spacing, and what content shows up where.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both options work seamlessly with the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/modules\/conditions-module\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conditional Module<\/a><\/strong>, so you can apply your custom template to specific categories, post types, or any other condition available in Blocksy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Controls for &#8220;Card Only&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2023-09-28-at-17.16.46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7386\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dynamic Content Preview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preview any post inside the editor to see exactly how your card layout will appear on the front end. No guesswork required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editor\/Card Width<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a comfortable width for editing within the block editor. This setting is only for the editor preview and doesn\u2019t affect what users see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Default Card Layout<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable this option to apply the default card design settings from the Customiser. Things like background colour, spacing and box shadows will be inherited automatically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Controls for &#8220;Full Page&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2023-09-28-at-17.41.09.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7387\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Page Structure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick from standard or narrow width layouts, or include a sidebar on the left or right. These options mirror what you\u2019re used to in the Customiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Area Style<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide whether your archive content should sit inside a styled box or span the full width of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Area Vertical Spacing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add spacing between your archive content and the site\u2019s header\/footer for a cleaner, more open layout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6adc776890d7f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6adc776890d7f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3456\" height=\"2064\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-at-09.20.28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13445\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Template editor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Custom Archive Templates with Blocksy Pro | Advanced Tutorial\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4r79CO_52To?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want more control over how your archive pages look? 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