Change Article Template in Zendesk Help Center
How can I change the template for an article in Zendesk Help Center?
To change the template for an article in Zendesk Help Center, navigate to the article you want to edit and click 'Edit article' in the top menu bar. Alternatively, you can click the 'Manage articles' icon in the sidebar and select an article from the list to open it in edit mode. If the Article settings panel isn't visible, click the Article settings icon to expand it. Then, click the Placement card to expand the Placement panel and scroll down to the Template field. Select a template from the Template menu and click 'Update settings'. The live article will be updated with the new template, but note that you cannot preview this change in the article editor.
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Can I change the template for a category or section in Zendesk Help Center?
Yes, you can change the template for a category or section in Zendesk Help Center if you are a Guide admin. Navigate to the category or section you want to edit and click 'Edit category' or 'Edit section' in the top menu bar. Alternatively, in…
Who can change templates for articles, sections, or categories in Zendesk?
In Zendesk Help Center, agents can change the template for any article they have permission to edit. However, only Guide admins have the ability to change the template for a section or category. This ensures that only users with the appropriate…
Is it possible to change templates via API in Zendesk?
Currently, it is not possible to set or update templates via API in Zendesk. This feature is not available, so any changes to templates must be done manually through the Zendesk interface by users with the appropriate permissions.
What plan do I need to change templates in Zendesk Help Center?
To change templates for articles, sections, or categories in Zendesk Help Center, you need to be on the Guide Enterprise plan or higher. This feature is not available on the Professional plan, so you may need to consider upgrading if you require…
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