Choosing Between Templates and Sections

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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

GoalUse
Build a page tied to one entry of a content typeTemplate
Build a reusable blockSection
Reuse one section across different content typesSection with a linked schema
Allow template authors to add custom content inside a sectionSection Slot
Let template authors tweak a value inside a section per template instanceExpose Section Prop

What Renders Where

ComponentGoes on…Renders
<StudioCanvas />One special "canvas" routeSections, for preview while authoring
<StudioComponent />Your real page routesTemplates as pages visitors see

A typical Studio-powered app ships both.


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.