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 ### Writing your pages
 
-Since this theme uses modals instead of separate content pages, it is best to simply edit the `index.html` file to edit your site. Follow the example pages in the `index.html` file and adjust as needed.
+Since this theme uses modals instead of separate content pages, it is best to simply edit the `index.html` file to edit your site. Copy the `index.html` file to your `layouts` folder before editing. Follow the example pages in the `index.html` file and adjust as needed.
 
 ## License