Different page templates in same theme


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Michelle

Posted: 1/4/2009
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I hope I explain this correctly. All day, I have been trying to design a theme. But on certain pages, I'd like to have a different header and different color scheme. I've created all the themes now...and I know how to go in and add
<?php /* Template Name: Snarfer */ ?> 
to be able to designate a file as a page theme.

My question is, how do I go about applying the different header/colors when making a page? I can get the drop down to come up with the page theme, but nothing changes. How do I go about getting the style file to reflect what I want it to be for those page templates?

I would greatly appreciate any help. I've searched the forums here and have tried what others have said, but I don't know the step by step on what exactly to change.

Thank you :)