Best Way to Modify a Template? - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support


i new joomla , looking help. using version 2.5.6 , using free expose framework themeexperts. working should wanted find safest way modify template without messing original.

lots of times see people refer "core" templates. since not using core template not apply me? if update have worry files being overwritten?


but if not apply me still have original template folder in case mess way can go original. can please explain best way , in simplest terms how create copy of of template can mess around without messing original , nothing overwritten. read page - http://docs.joomla.org/how_do_you_modify_a_template%3f , confusing me.



also if click "save copy" in template section asking? i've read articles makes me think not.

please new person out. can provided.

i read refers 1.6. if still relevant let me know.
viewtopic.php?f=619&t=615440&p=2662992

this depends on parts of template/site/template framework modifying, have accordingly.

if want one-click fool proof solution advice install akeeba backup , regular backups of whole site. way can restore database, extensions, template setting, last worked.





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