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Thursday, February 23, 2012

How to create a Post Template in Blogger blogs

Do you have a favourite quotation, saying, marketing text or copyright, and probably an image too that you usually include in every single blog post of yours? If yes, have you found it somewhat bothersome to copy and paste the text or code repeatedly each time you create a new post?

Well, just in case you're unaware, there is a fantastic tool available in your blog's setting called Post Template, just waiting for your use! This feature is truly a great time-saver which will do it automatically for you. Once you enable this function by pre-formatting the post editor with your special text or html code, it will render them all automatically each time you click to create a new post.

Screenshot showing an example of my favourite verse inserted via post template


I've been delighted ever since I chanced upon its existence several months ago and enabled it. Hence, I'd love to share a simple tutorial below for whoever is interested. You must be if you're reading this, yes? ;-)

Here's how to easily
create a post template in your own blogger blog:
(using Blogger's new user interface)
  1. Log in to your Blogger account.

  2. Click either on your Blog's Name (or on the Dropdown Menu next to the post list icon and select Settings).

    Screenshot to illustrate post template feature = step 2

  3. Click Settings > Posts and comments. Then locate the Post Template section and click Add to its right.

    Screenshot to illustrate post template feature = step 3

  4. Enter your text or code in the box provided. Ensure that proper HTML codes with CSS are used for text formatting and styling (learn more about HTML/CSS at W3Schools). Click Save Settings when you're done.
    Illustrated in the image below is an example of codes I've used to format my favourite phrase. You can even include an uploaded image such as your own created signature. Learn how to use the <img> tag at W3Schools, for this purpose if you wish.

    Screenshot to illustrate post template feature = step 4

  5. Next, click the New Post icon to view the result. Your pre-formatted data will appear automatically in the post editor each time you create a new post.

    Screenshot to illustrate post template feature = step 5

That's all to it. Hope this sharing helps. Enjoy!

It helped me anyway... in the course of preparing this tutorial, I was propelled to create my very own signature using Photoshop, something I've procrastinated doing and had relied on that created at MyLiveSignature site before this. :-D

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53 comments:

  1. AndreaFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Yes I've read this here now, and maybe later i will try this, if time permits.

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    1. JacquelineFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:43 PM

      Try it out, Andrea... it's a useful feature if you have such repetitive text/image for every post.

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  2. UnbelievableFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    You Can Post Sample Template For Blogger. Then Any Blogger Can Be Use This

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    1. JacquelineMarch 2, 2012 at 12:58 AM

      The image displayed at Step 4 above is already an example. Moreover, I've also included links to W3Schools where the basics of HTML & CSS are taught. Hence, I think it best for whoever is interested to try to create his or her own post template and be proud of one's own creativity and achievement.
      Happy learning and blogging!

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  3. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks much.

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  4. pritanJune 24, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Yes post sample that can any beginners use it like me..............

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  5. ismailJuly 1, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks....

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  6. Ngan KhanhJuly 15, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Nice way to decorate my blog

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    1. JacquelineJuly 15, 2012 at 5:43 PM

      Delighted to know you're pleased, Ngan Khanh!

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  7. Marsha Karta SwardharmaAugust 3, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Hi jacq thank you for your fast reply :). I need to ask again. How I can make my post background a little bit transparent It's not really transparent. hehe, Or how I can manage the opacity of my post background. Thank you so much jacq. Sorry if I ask too much. :)

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    1. JacquelineAugust 4, 2012 at 10:18 AM

      Sorry Marsha, my reply at http://jacqsbloggertips.blogspot.com/2011/01/customize-and-style-read-more-link-in.html?showComment=1343962623602#c8785032684098673206 is all that I can offer due to my limited technical know-how. Anyway, when you customize your blog's template and go to 'Advanced', you can change the background to 'transparent'.

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  8. pechSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    thanks for the post. I was wondering how to create a template of fixed headings since I rarely post pics. but i guess your links(haven't read them yet) will provide more on that. I'll check out it later when I have time to tackle CSS(not so keen on that).

    thanks anyway

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  9. MMDSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    thanks for this, it will save me time now form posting, really really thankful :)

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    1. JacquelineSeptember 23, 2012 at 3:55 PM

      The pleasure of sharing is all mine, MMD! Thanks for your appreciation.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    i've been wonderin' where to find the said post template box, as i thought and was told it was in the settings-formatting....

    but thanks to this post i found it :)

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    1. JacquelineSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:26 AM

      You're most welcome, Fallenrhainnes! Thanks for taking the trouble to share your thoughts here.

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  11. Mr M SmithSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Really Helpful post and loads of other handy stuff as well, great stuff for a blog beginner like myself

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    1. JacquelineSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:26 PM

      Mr M Smith.... delighted to know that you've found my humble tips helpful. You've put a smile on my face, definitely. :-)

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  12. open source developerOctober 1, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Fascinating blog! Your depiction is attention-grabbing. Thanks for sharing your valued vision.

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    1. JacquelineOctober 3, 2012 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks for your kind thoughts which is very appreciated, OSDeveloper!

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  13. MazDipoOctober 2, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Great idea. Your trick might useful for me.

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    1. JacquelineOctober 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      Thanks, MazDipo and all the best in implementing this tip!

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  14. rabboh orichaOctober 28, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Thank you very much
    rabboh.blogspot.com

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  15. KADecember 6, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Thank you so much Jacqueline for this useful article, it really helped me!

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    1. JacquelineDecember 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM

      You're most welcome, Admin. I love sharing my knowledge. :)

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  16. ArchanaDecember 23, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Hi! For me this html etc is Greek and Latin but you have done a great job here. I just wanted to create a post template and link my facebook and twitter accounts in the template. Can it be done?

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    1. JacquelineDecember 29, 2012 at 11:07 AM

      Thanks Archana for your kind compliment.
      I'm not sure but you can try adding your links into the box as shown in step 4 above to see if it works, otherwise you can just remove them.

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  17. Semiconductor Patent NewsDecember 23, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Valuable information and excellent design you got here! I would like to thank you for sharing your thoughts and time into the stuff you post!! Thumbs up

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    1. JacquelineDecember 29, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      You're most welcome and thanks for your compliment and encouragement.

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  18. Waletbet Promo Bonus 100% Sportsbook dan Casino OnlineDecember 25, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Thanks for the information you have provided so as to assist me in editing the template on my blogspot. I hope you always give very useful information for bloggers

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    1. JacquelineDecember 29, 2012 at 11:38 AM

      The pleasure is all mine! I hope to fulfill that too but my current ill-health and time constraint online are obstacles for the time being.

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  19. JacquelineJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    My pleasure, Ammar. Thanks for the compliment.

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  20. ErikFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Love this post... will save me a lot of time. Thanks a lot!

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    1. JacquelineFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:02 PM

      You're very welcome, Erik. Glad you love it.
      Happy blogging.

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  21. Denise WillertonMay 29, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Jacqueline ~ I'm trying to add a photo to my blogger post template, can't seem to figure this out! Help?!!!!

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    1. JacquelineJune 6, 2013 at 11:36 AM

      Hi Denise,
      Just use the following <img> tag :
      <img border="0" src="URL OF THE IMAGE" />
      (where the URL OF THE IMAGE is the entire URL of your uploaded image as stored by your photo hosting website, such as Blogger, Photobucket or Flickr).
      Hope this helps.

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  22. GyzmoosJune 7, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Thank you bro .. nice tut

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  23. Vajahath AhmedJanuary 5, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    good bro..

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  24. Zahid Bin Abdur RoufFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Thank you for this wonderful information. It would be nice to have a end mark at the end of each post.

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  25. Abah BhimaSeptember 7, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Thanks for explaining about post template, Jac....

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    1. JacquelineSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      You're most welcome, Abah Bhima.
      Happy blogging.

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  26. I Love MasbateOctober 13, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Hope you could post also a template like for social media for us who doesn't know about HTML.

    But still, your post helps! Thank you!

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  27. funny inspirational quotesSeptember 7, 2016 at 8:33 PM

    Very nice post, thank you for sharing

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  28. franklinNovember 26, 2016 at 4:41 AM

    Dint know that the post template option on blogger settins was usefull untill now, thanks very much.

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  29. Jasa Akun Adsense IDDecember 8, 2016 at 1:22 PM

    very interesting.. step by step will be understand.. thanks for sharing!

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