In the chapter about multi-language websites, we built a website based on the Beez2 template. Now I would like to create my own style and change a few options in Extensions - Template Manager - Beez2 default. These changes are as follows:

• Style name: Beez2 - cocoate
• Logo: I do not want a logo, so I click the Clear Button
• Site Title: Joomla!
• Site Description: cocoate - consulting, coaching, teaching
• Template color: Nature

I save the style as a copy by clicking the Save as Copy icon (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Individual template style

My website now has a totally different look (Figure 2). It is possible to create different styles for different parts of the website using the menu assigment feature.

Figure 2: Website with Beez2 style

Creating different styles with available options is the easiest solution and often the best and fastest. When a Joomla! update becomes available, your individual styles will still be accessible in the new version. You are still working with the core package of Joomla! 1.7 without any additonal extensions!