Designing in Playbook Studio
Preview mode and the public template page
Two ways to read your template as a viewer would — Preview (read-only canvas) and the Public Page (the marketing-style preview).
Preview Mode & Public Pages
When you're deep in building a template, it's easy to lose sight of how it will look to someone encountering it for the first time.
Gleo provides two ways to step back and review your work:
- Preview Mode lets you explore the template without the risk of accidentally editing it.
- Public Pages show how the template appears to people discovering it outside Studio.
Use Preview Mode to review the structure. Use the Public Page to review the presentation.
Preview Mode
Preview Mode turns Studio into a read-only experience.
The canvas remains exactly the same, but editing controls are disabled. This allows you to review the flow, structure, and content of a template without worrying about making accidental changes.
Preview Mode is for reviewing the template as a participant or reader, not as an editor.
What you can do in Preview Mode
| Action | Available |
|---|---|
| Pan and zoom the canvas | ✓ |
| Open phases and sessions | ✓ |
| Review content | ✓ |
| Add, edit, or delete content | ✕ |
| Save changes | ✕ |
| Publish | ✕ |
To enter Preview Mode, click Preview in the Studio toolbar.
To exit, click Preview again or press Esc.
Public Pages
Public Pages are designed for sharing and discovery.
When you click Public Page in the Studio toolbar, Gleo opens a dedicated public-facing version of the template in a new browser tab.
Unlike Preview Mode, which shows the Studio canvas, the Public Page presents the template as a polished, browsable experience intended for visitors.
A typical Public Page includes:
- Title and description
- Hero image or video
- Marketing content
- Goals and outcomes
- Phase summaries
- Session summaries
- Theme styling and branding
The Public Page is the version people see when discovering your template through the Marketplace or a shared public link.
Public Page requirements
For a Public Page to display correctly, the template must be:
- Published
- Set to Public visibility
Public visibility alone is not enough. Templates must also be published before they can be viewed through their public page or listed in the Marketplace.
If the page appears incomplete or unavailable, check the template's visibility and publishing status first.
See Visibility & Sharing and Publishing & Versions for more information.
Preview Mode vs Public Pages
Use Preview Mode when...
You want to review the structure, sequence, and flow of a template without accidentally modifying it.
Use Public Pages when...
You want to review how the template is presented to visitors, clients, teammates, or Marketplace users.
Reviewing a template
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Open your template
Load any template inside Studio.
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Enter Preview Mode
Click Preview in the toolbar to switch Studio into a read-only state.
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Review the structure
Navigate through phases, sessions, and content to confirm the flow feels coherent and complete.
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Exit Preview Mode
Click Preview again or press Esc to return to editing.
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Open the Public Page
Click Public Page to open the public-facing version of the template in a new tab.
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Review the visitor experience
Read the page from top to bottom, paying particular attention to descriptions, outcomes, imagery, and overall presentation.
Best practices
Use Preview Mode before publishing. A quick review often catches missing sessions, incomplete descriptions, or structural issues.
Review Public Pages before sharing externally. The Public Page is often the first impression people have of your template.
Check the page in a private browser window. Viewing the Public Page in an incognito or private session helps you see exactly what visitors will experience.
If a Public Page looks empty, check publication status first. Most visibility issues are caused by templates that are Public but not yet Published.