# Templates and themes

> Learn how to create Memo templates from your own files and build branded themes in Lev Studio.

Source: https://www.lev.com/docs/learn/studio/templates-and-themes

Last updated: 2026-10-13

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Templates and themes let you build every Memo in your own format and brand. A **template** sets the deck's slides and layouts, and a **theme** sets its colors and fonts. You manage both in Studio, and Lev Agent asks you to pick one of each when it builds a Memo.

## Creating a template {#creating-a-template}

- **Open the Templates tab** — Open *Studio* in the left sidebar, then select the *Templates* tab.
- **Start a new template** — Click *New template*.
- **Name the template** — Enter a *Template name* and an optional description.
- **Add reference files** — Click *Import from storage* to pick decks from your company resources, or *Upload files* to add them from your computer.
- **Create the template** — Click *Create template*.

  Reference files must be PDF or PowerPoint files up to 50 MB each, with a maximum of five files. Lev builds the template in the background and marks it Ready when you can use it.

## Managing template settings {#managing-template-settings}

Click a ready template to preview its slides and edit the settings Lev Agent uses when it builds a deck from it. Changes save automatically. Click *Create deck from template* to start a new Memo with it in Lev Agent.

- **Default theme** — The theme Lev Agent selects when you choose this template.
- **When to use** — A short description of the decks this template is for. This field is required.
- **Content skill** — Markdown instructions for the content Lev Agent writes on each slide. Click *Edit Markdown* to change them.

Lev's built-in templates, such as the Debt OM and the BOV, appear in the chat template picker but not on the Templates tab, and you can't edit them.

## Creating a theme {#creating-a-theme}

Create a theme to apply your brand colors and fonts to any template.

- **Open the Themes tab** — In Studio, select the *Themes* tab.
- **Start a new theme** — Click *New theme*.
- **Name the theme** — Enter a *Theme name* and choose an existing theme under *Start from*.
- **Create the theme** — Click *Create theme* to open the theme editor.
- **Set colors and fonts** — Adjust the text, background, and accent colors, then choose a *Heading font* and a *Body font*.
- **Save the theme** — Click *Save changes*.

  Lev themes are read-only. To customize one, create a new theme and choose it under *Start from*.