{"id":4656,"date":"2022-04-26T23:15:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T20:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?post_type=documentation&#038;p=4656"},"modified":"2025-06-20T09:35:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T06:35:54","slug":"content-blocks-custom-single-templates","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/modules\/content-blocks-custom-single-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Content Blocks &#8211; Custom Single Templates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\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-09.33.40.mov\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a Content Block Singular Template.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress uses predefined templates for displaying single posts, pages, or other content types &#8211; often limiting your ability to fully customise how these pages look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With&nbsp;<strong>Blocksy Pro\u2019s Content Blocks<\/strong>&nbsp;system, you can break past those limitations and design a fully personalised&nbsp;<strong>singular template<\/strong>, tailored to your specific needs. Use powerful dynamic Gutenberg blocks to create layouts for individual posts, pages, or even custom post types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And thanks to\u00a0the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/modules\/conditions-module\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conditional Module<\/a><\/strong>, you can control exactly where your template appears &#8211; whether it\u2019s applied globally, to certain categories, or just a specific post type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a singular template is simple. 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>Go 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 the\u00a0<strong>Single Template<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll now be inside the block editor, ready to start designing your template with your favourite Gutenberg blocks.<\/p>\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\">Granular Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each singular template offers two replacement behaviours, depending on how much control you need over the final layout:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Content Area Only<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Replaces just the content part of the page. Everything else remains managed by the theme\u2019s default layout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Page Replacement<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Gives you complete control over the entire page. This includes layout structure, width, and sidebar placement, allowing you to craft a 100% custom single post or page design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Controls for &#8220;Content Area&#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-2023-09-29-at-11.43.41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7402\" \/><\/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\">Select any existing post or page to preview its content within the editor. This helps you visualise how your layout will look with real content &#8211; before saving and publishing.<\/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-2023-09-29-at-11.44.05.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7404\" \/><\/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\">Choose between standard or narrow layouts, or add a sidebar on the left or right side of your page.<\/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 content should be displayed inside a boxed container or stretch to a wider layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Area Vertical Spacing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjust the spacing between your content area and the header\/footer, ideal for centering or spacing out the layout more freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dynamic Content Preview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like in Content Area mode, you can pick a specific post or page to preview your design inside the editor, helping you fine-tune the layout before going live.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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;6ad6bf023d87f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad6bf023d87f\" 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-09.34.44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13451\" \/><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 Single Templates with Blocksy Pro | Advanced Tutorial\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6otfbcAyrSI?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>WordPress uses predefined templates for displaying single posts, pages, or other content types &#8211; often limiting your ability to fully customise how these pages look. 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