> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pinsearch.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Design a custom template

> Build reusable layouts with dynamic text, photos and theme styles.

Use the template editor to build a layout that can adapt to different posts. Open an editable template from **Create → Templates**, or create a blank one with **New template**.

![Template editor with a headline on the canvas and Shows, font and color settings](https://mintcdn.com/pinsearch-3aae6db5/dDhM4rF6Ihne-8Nj/images/templates/dynamic-text-editor.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=dDhM4rF6Ihne-8Nj\&q=85\&s=f54246411b236c304ca52c5737379b2c)

## Add the right kind of content

| Tool | Purpose |
| - | - |
| **Text** | Headline, number, second line, website or fixed wording. |
| **Photos** | Photo frames filled from each post's images. |
| **Shapes** | Supporting decorative shapes and text backgrounds. |
| **Pictures** | An uploaded logo or image that stays the same on every Pin. |
| **Background** | A theme color or a fixed custom color. |
| **Layers** | Select, hide, unlock or review overlapping elements. |

Move and resize elements on the canvas. Use the selected-element panel for precise settings, duplication, layering, locking and deletion. **Undo**, **Redo** and zoom controls help refine the layout.

## Dynamic text and fixed wording

The text panel's **Shows** setting can use **Headline**, **Number and headline**, **Number**, **Second line** or **Website**. These fields fill from each post, shrink to fit their box and hide when the post has no matching text.

Choose **Your own words** for a phrase that stays the same. Double-click fixed text to edit it. Check the largest font size, box height, alignment, line height and letter spacing so long headlines remain readable.

## Photo frames and fixed pictures

**Post photo 1** and subsequent slots pull photos from the source post. Choose a frame shape and place it on the design. A template with several distinct photo slots needs that many suitable photos before Pin Maker can use it.

Use **Pictures** for a fixed logo rather than a post-photo slot. Keep uploads small enough to save; the editor reports when a template is too large.

## Theme styles

Theme colors follow the palette chosen in Pin Maker. A custom color stays fixed. Text can similarly follow **Headline font**, **Body font** or **Script font**, or use a fixed font.

Use theme styles for adaptable templates; use fixed choices for brand elements that should never change.

## Preview and save

Use **Sample text** to try long and short headlines and missing optional fields. Sample text is a preview and is not saved as the template's content. Preview multiple palettes and font sets to check contrast and wrapping.

Give the template a useful name and click **Save**. Check **Saved** before leaving; the template editor requires an explicit save.

Then use it on a real post in Pin Maker to confirm the layout works with its photos and wording.


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