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Inherit site master page from parent site Choose this option if you are configuring a child SharePoint site and want to use the parent master page. If you are working on the top-level parent site this option is unavailable.
Mapping a master page to a site. In SharePoint, a master page defines the shared framing elements such as the chrome for all pages in your site. After a master page is created, it can be mapped to a site. This could be for all publishing pages designated for all users, or for the administrative pages used for site maintenance.
Where are the design files stored in SharePoint?
All these files are stored on your local computer. SharePoint expects to find design files in the Master Page Gallery. So this is where we should upload the files. To get to the Master Page Gallery, go to Site Settings–> Master pages and page layouts.
Can a master page be mapped to a parent site?
After a master page is created, it can be mapped to a site. This could be for all publishing pages designated for all users, or for the administrative pages used for site maintenance. Alternatively, if you are configuring a child site of a parent site, you can inherit the master page from the parent.
How to add a master page to a site?
In Site Settings for the designated site, under the Look and Feel section, choose Master Page. If the Master Page link is not there, you need to enable the publishing feature with these steps. Navigate to Site Settings | Site Collection Administration | Site Collection Features.
Why does CSS not pick up my master page?
I have a masterpage (copy of v4.master) and I added a link to a custom css. when I create a new site it does not pick up the correct master page. How do I fix this? thanks You can turn on the Publishing feature for the Root site and in the Site Action -> Site Settings -> Master Pages you will see a screen like below: