Default Document Types
On this page, you will find the default Document Types in Umbraco. If you want to use these document types, you can create them in the Settings section.
On this page, you will find the default Document Types in Umbraco. If you want to use these Document Types, you can create them in the Settings section.
Document Type
A Document Type defines the content structure and fields that can be used across different content items. When creating a Document Type without a template, you focus solely on structured content without tying it to a specific design or layout. This is ideal for content that doesn’t require direct front-end rendering, such as reusable blocks or items managed within a headless CMS setup.
Use a Document Type without a template for structured, reusable content like metadata schemas, settings, or components such as product details and author profiles.
Document Type with Template
A Document Type with a Template combines the content structure with a predefined visual presentation. This approach links your structured content with a specific page design, ensuring a consistent and cohesive look and feel across your site. It allows you to manage content and its appearance separately, which makes updates more efficient.
Use a Document Type with a template for pages like blog posts, landing pages, or services that appear directly on the website.
Element Type
An Element Type is a Document Type without a template designed for reusabale and repeatable set of properties. These are primarily used in editors like the Block List Editor or Block Grid Editor to create structured, nested content.
Element Types are not part of the Content tree and cannot render directly on the front end. When created, the Is an Element Type flag in the Permissions tab is automatically set to True.
Use an Element Type when defining building blocks for complex page layouts, such as grid blocks or call-to-action sections. They are an essential part of modular content design.
Folder
The Folder in the Document Types section is used to organize and structure your Document Types within the Settings section. It serves purely as an organizational container, with no impact on the Content section or site functionality.
Use a Folder to create logical groupings, like a folder named Compositions to hold all your Composition Document Types. This makes it easier to navigate and manage your Document Types, especially in larger projects.
Folders are a powerful tool to keep your Document Types organized and your backoffice tidy.
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