Page Builder: Master Pages | Axero Documentation

When a Page Builder page is a Master Page, the page's layout and widgets can be used for other Page Builder pages. The Master Page feature allows you to reuse layouts and widgets across multiple pages.

For example, let's say you have a Human Resources homepage and want to create a Sales homepage. You can make the Human Resources homepage into a Master Page. Then, you can create the Sales homepage and select the Human Resources homepage as the Master Page. The Sales homepage will copy the layout and widgets exactly. You won't need to manually add and configure layouts and widgets.

When you use a Master Page, you won't be able to edit the other page directly. In our example, to make changes to the Sales homepage, you must edit the Master Page (i.e., the Human Resources homepage). However, you can unlink a page from its Master Page to make changes to the page itself.

Note: The Master Page feature is only for space Page Builder pages. Top-level Page Builder pages can't be set as a Master Page or used as a Master Page.

Master Page vs Cloning

Pages that use a Master Page copy the original page's widgets exactly. In addition, any changes made to the Master Page are applied to all its linked pages. Use the Master Page feature when all of the following points apply:

• You want to copy a page's layout and widgets exactly.
• You don't need to make changes to the new page.
• You want changes to the Master Page to be applied to all its linked pages.

If you want to copy a page's layout and widgets and modify one page without affecting the other, clone the page instead. When you clone a page, the two pages will not be linked to one another. Changes to one page will not affect the other. See Clone Page Builder Page or Manage Space: Clone Page Builder Page.

For most use cases, cloning a Page Builder page is preferred to using a Master Page.

Limitations

Pages that use a Master Page copy the original page's widgets exactly, including space filters. For example, if a People Widget is set to display Human Resources members, the People widget will display Human Resources members on all linked pages. The People widget will not change based on the space.

Exception: Content List Widgets
Content List widgets can change based on the space. To configure this:

1. Go to Control Panel > System > Page Builder.
2. Edit the Master Page.
3. On the Content List widget, click the gear icon > Edit properties.
4. Check Set space automatically from page.
5. Click Save Widget.
6. Click Publish changes.

The Content List widget will then display content based on the space in which the page is located.

Set a Page as a Master Page

Follow the steps below to set a page as a Master Page whose layout can be reused.

1. Edit the page in Control Panel > System > Page Builder or Manage Space > Page Builder.
2. Check Available to use as template in the Details pane.
3. Click Publish changes.
4. Click All pages.

A Master Page label will appear next to the page.

Use a Master Page

Follow the steps below to reuse a page's layout on a different page. The new page will copy the original page's layout and widgets exactly.

1. Go to Control Panel > System > Page Builder or Manage Space > Page Builder.
2. Create or edit a page.
3. In the Details pane, select the page in Master Template Page.
   Note: If the page you're editing already has widgets, all the widgets will be deleted. The page's layout and widgets will be replaced with the Master Page's layout and widgets. This cannot be undone.
4. Click Publish changes.

When a page uses a Master Page, the layout and widgets will not appear in the layout designer. To make changes to the page, you must edit the Master Page.

Edit a Linked Page

When you select a Master Page for a page, you cannot modify the page itself. To make changes to the page, you must edit the Master Page. Any changes made to a Master Page are applied to all pages.

You can edit the Master Page in Control Panel > System > Page Builder.

Alternatively, you can edit the linked page and click the Edit Master Page link in the layout designer. This will open a new tab where you can edit the Master Page.

Unlink a Page from a Master Page

You can unlink a page from its Master Page to make changes to that specific page only. After you unlink a page from its Master Page, changes made to the Master Page will not be applied to the other page.

1. Edit the page in Control Panel > System > Page Builder or Manage Space > Page Builder.
2. In Master Template Page, select None.
3. The layout and widgets will appear in the layout designer. Make the desired changes to the page.
4. Click Publish changes.