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21.1. What if I don't want to use a template for my listings?

On SSB, a "template" is a framework that surrounds your listing description and contains variables to help our program interpret its contents. If our system doesn't detect an SSB template in your listing, you may not be able to edit your listing description via SSB.

Different templates have different appearances, and while the size, font, and color of description text can be changed when editing your listing, not everyone wants additional graphics.

PLAIN TEMPLATES:

If all you want is a template that functions, consider using one of the following templates, which can be found in our Template Gallery using the keyword "plain":

Blank - Only Text & Photos: No graphics. No section headings. Large text. (Template Options: Font, Text Color, Background Color.)

The simplest-looking template, true to its name. One of the only templates without any section headings whatsoever. Its default appearance is Arial font, in black, on a white background, but all of these can be changed.

Totally Plain: No graphics. Text-based section headings. 14px text. (No Template Options.)

The most basic template, often used by sellers just starting or ending their time with us. It uses Trebuchet or Trebuchet MS font, in black, on a white background. The text is more spaced out than in Blank.

Plain & Simple: No graphics. Text-based section headings. Medium text. (Template Options: Color Scheme.)

The most popular plain template among both subscribers and staff. The color scheme sets the color of both the section headings and the border of each section's box. The default color scheme is black, but every color scheme uses Trebuchet MS font, in black, on a white background.

Import Listing: Only graphics are section headings. 14px text. (Template Options: Description Graphic.)

The default template. The section heading graphics look like black text on a white background. The graphic for the Description heading is displayed by default, but may be hidden. This template uses Verdana or Geneva font, in black, on a white background.

If you're not satisfied with the template you've selected, you can always change the template while revising your listing via SSB.

Special Mention:

Make It Your Own (MIYO) Templates: Background graphics only if added. Text-based section headings. Medium text. (Template Options: MANY!)

Although these were designed with customization in mind, their default appearance is usually Arial font, in black, on a white background (with thick black borders that vary per template), and MIYOs don't have any colors or background graphics unless you select them yourself.

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