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<html>
<head>
<title>{{ title }}</title>
{% load staticfiles %} <!-- Instruct Django to load static files -->
{% load static %} <!-- Instruct Django to load static files -->
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="{% static 'site.css' %}" />
</head>
<body>
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1. Run the project to observe the results. Stop the server when done, and commit your changes to source control if you like (as explained in [step 2](learn-django-in-visual-studio-step-02-create-an-app.md#commit-to-source-control)).

### Question: What is the purpose of the {% load staticfiles %} tag?
### Question: What is the purpose of the {% load static %} tag?

Answer: The `{% load staticfiles %}` line is required before referring to static files in elements like `<head>` and `<body>`. In the example shown in this section, "staticfiles" refers to a custom Django template tag set, which is what allows you to use the `{% static %}` syntax to refer to static files. Without `{% load staticfiles %}`, you'll see an exception when the app runs.
Answer: The `{% load static %}` line is required before referring to static files in elements like `<head>` and `<body>`. In the example shown in this section, "static" refers to a custom Django template tag set, which is what allows you to use the `{% static %}` syntax to refer to static files. Without `{% load static %}`, you'll see an exception when the app runs.

### Question: Are there any conventions for organizing static files?

Answer: You can add other CSS, JavaScript, and HTML files in your *static* folder however you want. A typical way to organize static files is to create subfolders named *fonts*, *scripts*, and *content* (for stylesheets and any other files). In each case, remember to include those folders in the relative path to the file in `{% static %}` references.

### Question: Can I complete the same task without using the {% load staticfiles %} tag?
### Question: Can I complete the same task without using the {% load static %} tag?

Answer: Yes, you can.

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<html>
<head>
<title>{{ title }}</title>
{% load staticfiles %}
{% load static %}
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="{% static 'site.css' %}" />
</head>
<body>
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<head>
<meta charset="utf-8" />
<title>{{ title }}</title>
{% load staticfiles %}
{% load static %}
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="{% static 'site.css' %}" />
</head>

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