# Named Sections
Template sections support the ability to add additional *Named Sections* to layout templates. These sections can be defined anywhere in the layout file (including within the section of the HTML) and allow you to output dynamic content in your template.
## Defining a Named Section
You can define a part of your template as a named section by wrapping it in `@section`. This can be rendered in a specific area of the parent of this template, by using `@RenderSection`.
For example, you can define the following section within a child template like a Content page:
```csharp
@section Contact
{
@Model.AuthorName()
}
```
To define a Named Section, follow these steps:
1. Go to **Settings**.
2. Navigate to a template and click **Sections**.
3. Select **Define a named section** and enter the **Section Name**.
4. Click **Submit**.
## Render a Name Section
Renders a named area of a child template, by inserting a `@RenderSection(name)` placeholder. This renders an area of a child template that is wrapped in a corresponding `@section [name]` definition.
For example, you can define the following section within a Master template:
```csharp
@RenderSection("Contact", false)
```
To render a Named Section, follow these steps:
1. Go to **Settings**.
2. Navigate to a template and click **Sections**.
3. Select **Render a named section** and enter the **Section Name**.
4. \[Optional] Select **Section is mandatory**. This means that the child templates need to have the named section defined for them to work.
5. Click **Submit**.
