The LimeSurvey Theme Editor

The LimeSurvey Theme Editor

Overview

The Theme Editor functionality in LimeSurvey is restricted to users with theme permissions and super-administrators. Users should exercise caution when editing themes, as an incorrectly constructed theme can make any survey that uses it inoperable.

Accessing the Theme Editor

The Theme Editor lets you edit theme contents online. To open it, navigate to: Configuration → Advanced → Themes → Theme editor

Related Resources

The following articles provide additional guidance on theme customization:

  • Creating a New Theme - Details the theme-editing permissions and file access you need to create or modify themes
  • Tips & Tricks - Covers language-specific elements and other customization techniques
  • Question Themes - Explains how to customize existing question types; accessible via Configuration → Advanced → Themes
  • Overview - Themes - Foundational information about LimeSurvey's advanced theme functionality
  • Admin Themes - Documents customization options for the LimeSurvey application interface, located at Configuration → Advanced → Themes → Admin

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