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Home > Help > Basic Functions > Skins > Customizing an Existing Skin Customizing an Existing Skin Follow the instructions below to customize a skin. 1. Open the Help System that you wish to modify the skin for. 2. If you are not already logged in, log in as an administrator with 'tools' permissions. 3. To customize the currently displayed skin, select [Edit skin] in the skin list. 4. The 'Skin Editor' will be displayed. Skins are simply HTML pages with tags that act as placeholders for the contents frame and page frame. Most users should be able to create a simple skin layout, however HTML design knowledge is required to create more complex skins. To learn more about HTML design techniques, visit the W3 Schools website: http://www.w3schools.com/ 5. Click the 'Save' buttonto save changes and close the skin editor. See also Skin Editor Toolbar Applying Skins Creating a New Skin