# content_for_layout > The content_for_layout Liquid object, which renders the content of the current template and must be placed inside the body tag of a theme layout file. Dynamically returns content based on the current [template](/docs/theme/architecture/templates/overview). Include the `content_for_layout` object in your [layout files](/docs/theme/architecture/layouts/overview) between the `` and `` HTML tags. :::note The `content_for_layout` object is required in `theme.liquid`. ::: ```liquid title="theme.liquid" {{ content_for_header }} {{ content_for_layout }} ```