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Change Category or Section Template in Zendesk

Guide admins can change templates for categories or sections in Zendesk Help Center. Follow these steps to update your templates.

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 Guide Admin, click the 'Arrange content' icon in the sidebar, then click the option icon on the category or section to expand the menu. Select 'Edit section' or 'Edit category' to open it in edit mode. In the sidebar, click the Template menu and select a template. Click 'Update' to apply the new template to the live category or section.


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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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