# handle

> The handle Liquid object, which returns the handle of the resource behind the current Shoplazza template, and only on the templates listed on this page.

The [handle](../basics/handles) of the resource associated with the current template.

The `handle` object will return a value only when the following templates are being viewed:

* [article](/docs/theme/architecture/templates/article)
* [blog](/docs/theme/architecture/templates/blog)
* [collection](/docs/theme/architecture/templates/collection)
* [product](/docs/theme/architecture/templates/product)

If none of the above templates are being viewed, then `nil` is returned.