Page Templates and Settings

Vantage has three settings with similar names. They all change the layout of a page, but they work in different places. Use this page to find the right one.

SettingWhere it isWhat it changes
Page TemplatesThe Template list in the page editorThe overall layout of one page.
Page SettingsThe Page Settings box in the page editorThe layout, title, margins, masthead and footer widgets of one page or post.
Page Template SettingsAppearanceCustomizePage Template SettingsThe same options for a whole type of page, for example all search results or all category archives.

Which One Should I Use?

  • To make one page full width, use a Page Template or Page Settings.
  • To fine tune one page or post, use Page Settings. Set the page template to Default Template first.
  • To change pages that you do not edit yourself, such as the blog page, search results, archives and the 404 page, use Page Template Settings.

The Page Settings box shows on Pages, Posts, Portfolio items (with Jetpack) and WooCommerce Products when WooCommerce is active. It does not show on the WooCommerce Shop page. Use Page Template Settings for archives instead.

To change the sidebar position for the whole site, see Sidebar.