Choosing Between Templates and Sections
Last updated July 17, 2026
Two building blocks, two jobs.
Choose Templates for content-type-driven pages or Sections for reusable blocks.
Decision Tree
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Quick Reference
| Goal | Use |
|---|---|
| Build a page tied to one entry of a content type | Template |
| Build a reusable block | Section |
| Reuse one section across different content types | Section with a linked schema |
| Allow template authors to add custom content inside a section | Section Slot |
| Let template authors tweak a value inside a section per template instance | Expose Section Prop |
What Renders Where
| Component | Goes on… | Renders |
|---|---|---|
| <StudioCanvas /> | One special "canvas" route | Sections, for preview while authoring |
| <StudioComponent /> | Your real page routes | Templates as pages visitors see |
A typical Studio-powered app ships both.
Next
- Composition concepts: how Studio thinks about pages
- Templates: content-type-driven pages
- Sections: reusable blocks
Need a one-off page that isn't tied to a content type? Studio has an optional Freeform mode for that, see the Freeform chapter when you're ready.