How to Edit Responsive Views in Template Creator CK for Joomla

Written by: Shahbaz Latif Created: 20 March 2024

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Let's take a first look at how to edit responsive views in Template Creator CK.

00:00:00 – Introduction & Setup
00:03:24 – Template Basics
00:07:29 – Mobile View Customization
00:12:25 – CSS Adjustments
00:25:41 – Technical Deep Dive
00:37:01 – Troubleshooting
00:51:30 – Extension Showcase
01:01:35 – Mobile Optimization
01:34:24 – Wrap-Up

✅ Summary

Access Template Creator CK
Open the Joomla backend and launch Template Creator CK to begin editing your template.
Preview Mobile Layouts
Use the built-in preview tools to test tablet and phone views. Remember to force-refresh for accurate results.
Customize Device Visibility
Use the show/hide toggles to control which elements appear on different screen sizes (e.g., hiding sliders on mobile).
Edit CSS for Responsiveness
Open the CSS editor to adjust font sizes, spacing, and layout styles specific to mobile or tablet views.
Trigger a 500 Error for Testing
Simulate a Joomla backend crash to test how your error page displays using a special URL trick.
Create Custom Error Pages
Upload fatal-error.custom.php and fatal-error.custom.html to your /templates/system/ folder to override the default 500 error page.
Style the Error Page with HTML/CSS
Use cPanel or Visual Studio Code to add branding, change colors, and include helpful messages.
Add Contact Info for Support
Enhance the error page by adding email links and phone numbers so visitors can report issues easily.
Review Helpful Joomla Extensions
Explore extensions like Admin Swift, Simple Meta (for PWA), and Logical Arts CAPTCHA for added functionality and security.
Test Compatibility and Revert if Needed
Experiment with Joomla 5’s backward compatibility plugin, and safely revert changes if needed using browser tabs.