How to Change Background Color in Joomla Template
- George Apostolov
How to Change Background Color in Joomla Template: step-by-step guide
Start your customization journey by accessing the 'System' menu where core settings are managed.
Navigate to 'Site Templates' where you can personalize your website's appearance and functionality.
Click your template.
Access the template files to modify your site's visual styling and behavior.
Open 'editor.css' where you can customize the visual appearance of your content.
Access the CSS style definitions to personalize colors and formatting.
Click 'Save & Close' to preserve your customizations and apply them to your Joomla site instantly.
Quick answer: To update your background color in Joomla, open the System menu, navigate to Site Templates, and select your template. Access the template files, open editor.css to view the CSS style definitions, and click Save and Close to apply your changes.
About this Joomla tutorial
Modify your Joomla template background color by editing the editor.css file within your site templates and saving your changes. This guide shows how to change Background Color in Joomla Template in 7 steps, starting with "Start your customization journey by accessing the 'System' menu where core settings are..." and finishing with "Click 'Save & Close' to preserve your customizations and apply them to your Joomla site...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Joomla interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change Background Color in Joomla Template?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Joomla data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Joomla. Related guides: How to Change Banner in Joomla, How to Change Favicon in Joomla and How to Change Joomla Admin Password. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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