Q&A

Q1:Is there any way I can use templates without having locked and editable regions?
A1: Yes. You can create a template with everything laid out perfectly, apply it to a Web page, and then detach it. That way you have a standard beginning point but have the freedom to do what you want with the page.
Q2:Why can't I change the background or link colors in a page created with a template?
A2: When you apply a template to a Web page, the <body> tag is locked. The background and link colors are attributes of the <body> tag and will need to be defined in the original template, either in the <body> tag or as styles.

Alternatively, you can make individual attributes of the <body> tag editable by selecting the <body> tag in the tag selector and applying ...

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