Give Every Content Type Its Own Layout—No Coding Required
Solo theme now makes it possible to assign unique layouts to grouped regions (TOP, MAIN, BOTTOM, FOOTER) for each content type, directly from the UI.
Why This Matters
Most Drupal themes only allow global region layouts, forcing you to use the same structure for every content type. With Solo, you can now:
- Highlight landing pages or articles with special layouts
- Present products, blogs, or custom content in different grid or column formats
- Maintain global defaults while overriding only where needed
How It Works
- Enable the feature: In the Solo theme settings, turn on “Enable per-content-type layouts.”
- Choose layouts per type: For each content type (e.g., Article, Page, Product), pick different column or grid arrangements for grouped regions.
- Available options include 2, 3, or 4 columns in various proportions
- Preview instantly: All changes are visible in real time no coding, no custom templates.
- Fallback: Any content type without a custom layout will use the site-wide global settings.
Real-World Example
Suppose you want your Articles to use a classic 80%/20% two-column main region (with content + sidebar), while your Landing Pages have a single, wide content area. With Solo, just pick your preferred layouts for each type no need for a sub-theme or custom code.
Key Benefits
- Ultimate Flexibility: Mix and match layouts across your site
- Performance & Accessibility: Built with Drupal 11 best practices, Solo ensures responsive, accessible markup
- No Code Needed: Everything is managed through the intuitive settings UI
Get Started
- Update to the latest Solo theme
- Go to Appearance → Solo Theme Settings → Grouped Regions
- Enable per-content-type layouts and configure each content type as you wish
Solo theme is designed for ambitious site builders who want full control over every region of their Drupal site, without sacrificing usability or performance.
Have questions or want to see it in action?
Contact me or view the documentation for more details.
