---
title: "Deprecated Templates"
description: "Lazy Blocks templates give a post type a default set of blocks with an optional lock. They are deprecated since v4.0.0 in favor of the FSE Template editor."
url: "https://www.lazyblocks.com/docs/templates/"
lastUpdated: 2026-09-23
source: "templates.mdx"
---
# Deprecated Templates

Templates are **deprecated** since v4.0.0. You need to migrate to the WordPress FSE theme and use Template editor natively. Learn more -> [https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/template-editor/](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/template-editor/).<br />Our implementation will still work for existing sites, but it is deprecated for future use.

Templates let you define a default set of blocks for specific post types. This ensures consistency across your content and speeds up the content creation process.

## Creating Templates

1. Navigate to **WordPress Admin → Lazy Blocks → Templates**
2. Click **Add New**

   

3. Configure template settings:

   - Template Name
   - Add blocks
   - Select Post Types
   - Choose Template Lock option

   

## Template Lock Options

- **None** - Users can freely modify blocks
- **Prevent all operations** - Users cannot add, delete, or move blocks
- **Prevent inserting new blocks** - Users can move existing blocks but cannot add new ones

## Working with Templates

When you create a new post of the selected type, it automatically includes the template blocks:

  <figcaption>New post with pre-populated template blocks</figcaption>

## Adding Flexible Content Areas

Use the **Free Content** block to create editable areas within locked templates:

Common template uses:
- Standard page layouts
- Product descriptions
- Team member profiles
- Case study format

Template locks help maintain consistency while still allowing necessary content flexibility.

## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.lazyblocks.com/llms.txt
> Fetch every page in a single file at: https://www.lazyblocks.com/llms-full.txt