How to change category page layout in magento

Question

hi my problem is i want to change my category page layout similar as homepage i tried a lot but didnt get the answer please help

please help Thanks

Answer 1

I am not sure if I understand your question. Anyways...

You can edit the category view at template/catalog/category/view.phtml.

If you require to use the 3 column layout like the home page, you need to assign the 3 column template in the catalog.xml file.

Answer 2

However, the best way to do this is to not edit catalog.xml, but page.xml

under , edit the first block you see there:

to

for further detail follow this link http://www.magentocommerce.com/boards/viewthread/16838/

Answer 3

Hey it's very simple..

Login to admin side

Catelog -> manage Categories -> Choose your category

Then on the tab section select Custom Design.

Change the Page Layout as what ever you want

• Murali

Answer 4

But I have to do that for each and every category? Is there nowhere to set a default page layout for the categories?