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1. TenderShoot
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Hello All,
   Newbie here and need some help with a really basic issue...

   I am actually customizing the "new" 2011 WordPress theme for someone. I don't want any sidebars, so I selected that option. But when I do select that option, it makes the entire module (header, text space, well... everything) smaller, much smaller. I don't know why it does that, who wants a really small workspace?

   Anyways, how do I change it? I think I just need to edit one of the lines in the .CSS but don't know which or how. If someone could tell me I would greatly appreciate it.

   Thank you so much in advance,

   Josh

2. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Do not edit the Twenty Eleven theme. It is the default WordPress 3.2 theme and having access to an unedited version of the theme is vital when dealing with a range of site issues.

   Create a child theme for your customisations. Once your child theme is active, we should be able to help with the customisation.

3. TenderShoot
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   yes, okay thank you.

   that is quite simple. I see the advantage of doing that. Thank you.

   Now, how do I go about making the entire thing wider? about 900px is usually right.

   Thanks Esmi. :)

   J

4. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Try using Firefox with the Firebug add-on to locate the correct CSS class for the container.

5. TenderShoot
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Excellent help esmi.

   thank so much. Got it!

   take care,

   J

6. TenderShoot
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Okay, I have another one along the same lines.

   how do I... or is it possible to eliminate the Header page text? I found where it is on the css but don't know how to delete it. I switched it out for (none) but it just got funny and didn't work. hummm..

   any help would be really great.

7. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Try just hiding it from graphical browsers using something like:

   #branding h1, #branding h2 {
   position:absolute;
   top:-9999px;
   left:-9999px;
   }

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