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Publish the switch
From Move to the new Template Editor · Verified against the live product on Nov 3, 2026
This lesson
Publish with a version note. Your live site switches over, with the same articles at the same address.
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9. Switch back if you need to
Restore an earlier version, or go all the way back to the classic editor from Advanced.
Transcript
- 5:52When you're happy with it, click Publish.
- 5:55The editor tells you exactly what's about to happen.
- 5:58This publish switches your live site to the new template engine...
- 6:01and you can switch back to the classic editor at any time.
- 6:05I'll add a version note, so it's easy to find later... and click Publish.
- 6:10Published!
- 6:11Let's open the live help center... It's Northwind on the new template editor.
- 6:15Same articles... same address.
- 6:19From now on, Template Editor in the left menu opens the new editor.
- 6:23And your classic settings are kept, untouched.
Captions and this transcript come from the narration, word for word. Click any line to play from there.
About the course
Bring your classic design across, check what changed, and publish when you're ready. Your visitors see nothing until then.
What you'll learn
- What the new template editor adds, and what stays exactly the same
- How to start the move with Try the new editor, and why it's safe
- What comes across from your classic design on its own, in every language
- How to fix what doesn't, and update custom CSS written for the classic design
- How to preview every page at every size, and in dark mode
- Publishing the switch, restoring an earlier version, and switching back
- Who it's for
- Help centers still on the classic template editor.
- Format
- 10 lessons, 7:56 in all. English captions and a full transcript.
- Last verified
- Nov 3, 2026, on the live product with the Northwind demo help center
- Plans
- Everything in this course works on every plan.
Articles
Every lesson pairs with a help article, so you can read the steps at your own pace.
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Move your help center to the new template editor self.helpcenter.io/content/move-to-the-new-template-editorGoes with these lessons
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Which template editor does my help center use? self.helpcenter.io/content/which-template-editorGoes with
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What carries over to the new template editor self.helpcenter.io/content/what-carries-over-to-the-new-template-editorGoes with these lessons
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Custom CSS reference: selectors and examples self.helpcenter.io/content/custom-css-referenceGoes with
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My custom CSS doesn't work self.helpcenter.io/content/custom-css-not-workingGoes with
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Preview on phones, tablets and in dark mode self.helpcenter.io/content/preview-your-designGoes with
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Publish your design self.helpcenter.io/content/publish-your-designGoes with
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Switch back to the classic template editor self.helpcenter.io/content/switch-back-to-the-classic-editorGoes with
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Contact HelpCenter.io support self.helpcenter.io/content/contact-supportGoes with