Please note: This template uses the T3 framework. You can download the latest release of the T3 plugin directly from the T3 GitHub repository.

Need help getting started?

The following links may be helpful if you are new to Joomla, T3 or our templates.

Useful T3 documentation

If you are new to T3 please read through the following resources to better acquaint your self with how T3 works.

Starting with Blanko from a fresh installation.

The following steps outline the process involved for setting this template up in a new or existing Joomla installation. Please note: We recommend users use our quickstart packages if they have the opportunity to start completely from scratch.

Elements to install

Elements to modify

What's next?

At this stage you will have a very basic looking template ready for you to customise, add your content and start setting up the other modules you can see on the demo for the Blanko template.

For more information on replicating the front page layout or other extensions used on this site please read the information provided on the frontpage and extensions tab.

Available module positions Template colour schemes

The following colours are the primary and secondary colours used in the blanko template styles.

Module Classes

About module class suffixes

Module classes are a core Joomla functionality that allow the user to specify how a specific module will appear. The class itself is added to the module in the module parameters.

Combining module classes:

Module classes can be combined to take advantage of multiple complementary styles. An example of a module class suffix using a combination of classes: "hot primary1 top50".

Structural classes

Structural classes can be used to change the general layout or structure of a module.

Appearance classes

Our themes use a combination of two colours to determine the colour scheme for each template style. In general the colours are determined by the following formula:

Mobile classes

Module classes for mobile viewing (mediaqueries classes).

Frontpage Overview Logo is displayed in between of header and nav module positions and is created with text. Text is using font replacement for logo. Logo subtext is used without positioning adjustments - no margin changes, leave valules at 0 Menu is 12 grids wide and aligned to the left.
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