What does a Layout Template do in Liferay?

A Layout Template in Liferay is specifically designed to define the layout and structure of a webpage. This includes specifying where content displays within a page, arranging various elements in predefined sections, and determining how different components, such as portlets or widgets, are organized spatially.

This capability allows developers and site administrators to create consistent and responsive designs that can be reused across different pages or sites within the portal, ensuring that the look and feel of pages align with organizational branding or user experience goals. By focusing on how elements are positioned and how the overall layout of a webpage is constructed, Layout Templates play a crucial role in the presentation layer of the Liferay portal.

While other choices relating to user roles, visual design, and caching strategies are important for Liferay's functionality, they do not directly pertain to the specific role of Layout Templates, which is focused solely on the structure and positioning of webpage content.