Edit Template List in Page Attributes

[Storybeat]

Hi there,

I’ve been using X and Pro for years, and find myself always choosing the same few page templates to start building a new page. Is there a way I can: 1) prevent specific template options from appearing in the menu under the Page Attributes module; 2) Rename existing templates; and 3) Re-order the options and/or set assign a certain template to be the “default” template?

Thanks much

[lely]

Hi @flownonfiction,

@flownonfiction

1. prevent specific template options from appearing in the menu under the Page Attributes module;

On the root folder of the theme \wp-content\themes\pro | \wp-content\themes\x, you can see all template files. It start with template- like template-blank-1.php. To unlist or prevent it from showing on Page attributes page template, please copy the specific template file on your child theme (root folder of child theme), then open the copied template remove this part line from the top:
TEMPLATE NAME:

@flownonfiction

2. Rename existing templates;

Same procedure from #1. This time, edit the text right after TEMPLATE NAME: to whatever that suits your need.

@flownonfiction

3. Re-order the options and/or set assign a certain template to be the “default” template?

You have to understand page template hierarchy. See this:
https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/template-files-section/page-template-files/ see it under this Title: Page Templates within the Template Hierarchy

Hope this helps.

[Storybeat]

Thank you! Haven’t tried it yet but it all makes sense.

[ruenel]

You’re welcome!
We’re glad @Lely were able to help you out.