# Adding Templates to the C1TileControl

## Content



Templates can be created at design time or programmatically. At design time they can be created using the **C1TileControl.Templates Collection Editor**. Templates can also be created programmatically through the [TemplateCollection](/componentone/docs/win/online-tilecontrol/) class. The template can be inserted into the TemplateCollection at the specified index using the [InsertItem](/componentone/docs/win/online-tilecontrol/) method.

### Design-Time

To add a template at design time, complete the following:

1.  Select the **C1TileControl** and click on its smart tag to open the **C1TileControl Tasks** menu.
2.  Select **Edit Tiles**.
    
    The **C1TileControl.Templates Collection Editor** editor appears.
    
3.  Click **Add** to add a template to the Members list.