# Reuse headers and footers with layout templates

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Layout templates let you design a header and footer once, then use them on any Foxify page. When you update a layout template, every page using it updates automatically.

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  The number of published layout templates depends on your plan. Go to **Plans & Pricing** on your app dashboard to see your limit.
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## When to use layout templates

Use Layout templates when you need a header or footer that's different from your Shopify theme's default — without rebuilding it on every page.

Best fits for:

* A campaign landing page with a simple header, just your logo with no full menu.
* A seasonal promo page, like Black Friday, with a branded header.
* A lead capture page without the default footer, so visitors focus on signing up.

### How is this different from just adding a section to a page?

<Cards columns="2">
  <Card title="Layout template " subtitle="Use this " description="The header or footer is shared across several pages." fields="icon,image,subtitle,title,description" />

  <Card title="Adding a section manually" subtitle="Use instead if... " description="It's only needed on one page." fields="icon,image,subtitle,title,description" />
</Cards>

## Create a layout template

1. In the FoxStudio editor, select **Manage layout templates** in the left sidebar.
2. Select **Create new layout**.<br/>![](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/foxify-app/1acfe082-63b0-4b56-a53c-af027f10b1ad.png)
3. Add sections or elements:<br/>The Content area is where each page's own content appears. You can design the header and footer like any other Foxify page. See [Add and edit elements](https://docs.foxecom.com/foxify-app/foxstudio/add-and-edit-elements)
   * **Above** the **Content area** for your header.
   * **Below** the **Content area** for your footer.<br/>![](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/foxify-app/111d5313-9617-4624-9b4d-6a64bf25bf9a.png)
4. Select **Save & Publish**. Only published layout templates show on your live pages.

## Apply a layout template to a page

1. Open the page in FoxStudio, navigate to **Page settings**.
2. Under **Layout template**, select your layout template.
3. Click **Update**.

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**Expected result**: Your page now shows your custom header and footer. Any future edits to this layout template automatically update all pages using it.

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  Set the page's layout to **Blank layout** when applying a **Layout template**. This prevents your theme's default header/footer from showing at the same time.

  See how to set your page layout: [Configure page settings](https://docs.foxecom.com/foxify-app/foxstudio/page-customization/page-settings)
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## Manage layout templates

![image](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/foxify-app/image_D9W0TC5U.png)

In **Manage layout templates**, select the **More actions** icon (⋯) next to a layout:

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  | Action        | When to use                                                                                                                                                   |
  | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | **Rename**    | Give it a clear name                                                                                                                                          |
  | **Duplicate** | Start a new layout from an existing one — useful for seasonal variations                                                                                      |
  | **Delete**    | Remove unused layouts. Cannot be undone.<br /><br />Before deleting: If the layout is applied to any pages, you'll be prompted to reassign those pages first. |
</Table>

Each layout template shows its status:

* **Published:** shows on live pages.
* **Unpublished:** only visible in the editor.

## FAQs

#### Can I apply the same layout to multiple pages?

Yes — one template can be used across as many Foxify pages as you want.

#### If I edit a live template, do changes apply immediately?

Yes. All pages using that template update automatically when you save and publish.

#### How do I go back to my theme's default header and footer?&#xD;

Open **Page settings** → set **Layout templates** to **None** → switch **Page layout** back to **Theme layout**.

#### How many layout templates can I have?

The limit depends on your plan. Go to **Plans & Pricing** page to see your current limit.

## Related resources

<PageLink href="https://docs.foxecom.com/foxify-app/foxstudio/page-customization">Page customization</PageLink>

<PageLink href="https://docs.foxecom.com/foxify-app/foxstudio/layout-and-styling">Layout & styling</PageLink>

<PageLink href="https://docs.foxecom.com/foxify-app/foxstudio/add-and-edit-elements">
  Add and edit elements
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