Title: Primary Sidebar Problem Last modified: August 24, 2016 --- # Primary Sidebar Problem * Resolved [tuneturner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tuneturner/) * (@tuneturner) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/) * i’ve looked everywhere and cannot find a solution to my issue. I am using Hueman with a 2 column layout. The primary sidebar is on the left side of my site. My main objective is to reduce the width of the primary sidebar. I have inserted the following code into my custom.css which has reduced the width of my sidebar but now leaves a gray bar between my primary sidebar and my content. I need the gray bar to disappear, and have my content box shift left and obviously expand to fit. * This is the code I am using: * /* 2 column, content left */ * .col-2cl .main-inner { background: url(img/sidebar/s-right-s1.png) repeat-y right 0; padding-right: 200px; } * .col-2cl .s1 { float: right; margin-right: -200px; } * .col-2cl .content { float: left; } .s1 { width: 200px; } * Here is a link to the website to see what I am talking about [Here is the web address ](http://merchantvillepublicevents.com/musicfest) * _[ No bumping please. ]_ Viewing 10 replies - 1 through 10 (of 10 total) * Thread Starter [tuneturner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tuneturner/) * (@tuneturner) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980220) * You guys should spend more time trying to help me find an answer than policing bumping and duplicate posts. But then again I am not sure why I am writing this because you will delete this too. So, can I appeal to someone/anyone’s kindness to please look at my post and help me with a solution?? I have looked over this forum numerous times for the answer to save everyone the grief of responding but cannot find the answer. Thank you for any kindness. * [bdbrown](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bdbrown/) * (@bdbrown) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980222) * If you had “looked everywhere” then you would have seen this from the theme author in [this post](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/reduce-width-of-sidebar?replies=6): * > The sidebar is quite a bit of work to change the width of, as there is a lot > of css/responsive stuff going on there as well as background images with certain > widths. > There are a few threads where this has been discussed on here, and I’d suggest > you would look for them as it’s beyond what I can assist with. * [Tim Nash](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tnash/) * (@tnash) * Spam hunter * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980223) * Just to emphasis, bumping a post is self defeating, many members and moderators look at the “no-replies” thread, to help spot people who haven’t been replied to. If you bump your post then it’s been replied to. * So by bumping a post you are reducing your chance of it being spotted. So the nice person who deleted your bump was doing you a favour. * Thread Starter [tuneturner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tuneturner/) * (@tuneturner) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980225) * Thank you both for a sincere reply and for doing me a favour. While searching I did see the post you are referring to. However since it was sometime ago – 1 year ago according to the time stated on the post I guess I was foolishly optimistic someone had come up with something on this. There are many posts on reducing the size of the primary sidebar so should I then assume no one is experiencing what I am? Or should I assume those who have just leave it look like that. Please do not mistake my passion for arrogance – I hope you are compassionate to my frustration with this issue. I have been searching since late last week for a solution before posting. Thank you. * [bdbrown](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bdbrown/) * (@bdbrown) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980228) * > should I then assume no one is experiencing what I am? * Nope. What you’re experiencing is the way the theme responds based on the css changes you made. Anyone else making those changes would see the same results. But, as the author noted, it’s not just about the css. * > Or should I assume those who have just leave it look like that * I wouldn’t think so. * My thoughts about changing the sidebars are in [this thread](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hueman-theme-switch-sidebars?replies=3). * Thread Starter [tuneturner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tuneturner/) * (@tuneturner) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980230) * Thanks for the open dialogue and your thoughts in the referenced thread. I would agree with you to leave well enough alone it’s just when doing a two column layout that primary sidebar eats a lot of page that I would like to dedicate to the body. Granted I am trending away from a typical blog site but… I just wish there was a slider for the sidebar width and be done with this. Thank you again and I am still open to you or anyone who can assist with this one! * [bdbrown](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bdbrown/) * (@bdbrown) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980250) * Hey tuneturner. I was thinking about your configuration and in re-reading your post I noticed you said: * > The primary sidebar is on the left side of my site. * But the css you posted is for 2-column content left, which would mean the sidebar was on the right. So, I came up with this for a sidebar on the left. See if this gives the results you’re after: * ``` /* 2-columns - 1 sidebar left 200px wide; lighter background */ .col-2cr .main-inner { background: #fff; padding-left: 200px; } .col-2cr .s1 { margin-left: -200px; width: 200px; } ``` * No guarantees about what might happen in responsive mode. * Thread Starter [tuneturner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tuneturner/) * (@tuneturner) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980252) * Mr. Brown, with all due respect you are a GENIUS!! I am fixed and in business. I am so appreciative for you taking your time to look into my concern and come up with the solution. Not sure how left transpires into right but it works and looks exactly the way I want. Thank you again for your efforts!! John * [bdbrown](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bdbrown/) * (@bdbrown) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980253) * Well, thanks for the kind words. Glad I could help. * > Not sure how left transpires into right * The class “col-2cr” is: 2 = 2 columns c = content r = right So the content “ column” is on the right, sidebar on the left. * I should also note that your response to the sequence of events here had a good measure to do with my willingness to dig further. There are others who would have been quite defensive and confrontational with the enforcement of the forum rules. Your willingness to accept that, and still participate in a dialog, was appreciated. * If you’re good to go, please mark the topic as Resolved. Thanks. * Thread Starter [tuneturner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tuneturner/) * (@tuneturner) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980254) * Thank you again. Though frustrated I did realize you were being sincere and honest with your responses. I appreciate your understanding and above all your help. I am sure you are busy but if I run into more issues I do hope our paths cross again. Thanks. Viewing 10 replies - 1 through 10 (of 10 total) The topic ‘Primary Sidebar Problem’ is closed to new replies. * ![](https://i0.wp.com/themes.svn.wordpress.org/hueman/3.7.27/screenshot.png) * Hueman * [Support Threads](https://wordpress.org/support/theme/hueman/) * [Active Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/theme/hueman/active/) * [Unresolved Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/theme/hueman/unresolved/) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/theme/hueman/reviews/) ## Tags * [primary](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/primary/) * [sidebar](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/sidebar/) * 10 replies * 3 participants * Last reply from: [tuneturner](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tuneturner/) * Last activity: [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/primary-sidebar-problem/#post-5980254) * Status: resolved