i was using shan's method..
i would create a tpl file and put
then go to cart.tpl and put
Code:
{include file="buttons/continue_shopping.tpl"}
and after i would upload and overwrite the original cart.tpl the page would get blank except a few things..
thank you again for helping me. if you have any suggestions please let me know. I think i might be editing the wrong file or putting it in the wrong place.