Skye
A Contemporary Theme for Creative Business
Skye - A Contemporary Theme for Creative Business
Hi, and welcome to the Skye User Guide. The User Guide covers all the information needed to use the Skye theme to build an amazing website, as well as some helpful tips and tricks that will make your experience working with the Skye theme easier and more enjoyable. If you need any additional assistance while using our theme, you can always submit a ticket to our support forum at http://edge.ticksy.com/ and our support team will be glad to help you out.
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In this first section of the Skye User Guide we will go through the essential steps required to start building your website with the Skye theme. We will explain how to install the theme, import the included demo content, as well as how to update the theme. At the end of this section you will also find a set of Frequently Asked Question related to troubleshooting the theme.
Installing Skye
After downloading the Skye installation file from ThemeForest, extract it and in the extracted folder locate the skyetheme.zip file. You can then install the Skye theme using one of the two following installation methods:
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WordPress upload - For most users, this is probably the simplest installation method. To install the Skye theme using this method, please follow these steps:
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Login to your WordPress admin panel
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Navigate to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme
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Click on Choose File and select skyetheme.zip
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Click on Install Now
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FTP upload - If you would like to install the Skye theme via FTP, please follow these steps:
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Extract the skyetheme.zip file you previously located. You should now see a folder named skyetheme
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Using an FTP client, login to the server where your WordPress website is hosted
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Using an FTP client, navigate to the /wp-content/themes/ directory under your WordPress website's root directory
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Using an FTP client, upload the previously extracted skyetheme folder to the themes directory on your remote server
Once the installation is complete, your Skye theme will be ready for use. Now all you need to do is navigate to Appearance > Themes and activate the Skye theme. After you have done this, you should see Edge Options appear in the left navigation bar of your WordPress admin panel.
You should also see a notification at the top of the screen that required plugins need to be installed. Please install and activate all of the required plugins, since they are necessary for the theme to function properly.
Make sure to install the "Edge Core" plugin, since this plugin is of critical importance for proper theme functioning. This plugin includes core theme functionalities and custom post types that come with the theme (Portfolio, Testimonials, Edge Carousel), and without this plugin you will not be able to create any of these custom post types or the elements in the theme that require them.
If writing permissions aren't set for folders containing CSS and JS files on your server, you will see a warning message at the top of the theme options page. In order to remove that message, you need to change permissions for the wp-content/themes/skyetheme/css and wp-content/themes/skyetheme/js folders and set them to 755. We recommend setting writing permissions in order to optimize your site performance. If you have any issues with this, please contact your hosting service provider. Alternatively, you can submit a ticket to http://edge.ticksy.com/ with FTP access for your site, and our support team will take a look.
Importing Demo Content
With the Skye theme, you have the option to either start creating your site from scratch, or choosing to import one of the included demo sites to use as a starting point, and then modifying it to suit your needs. In this section we will explain how to do the latter.
If you plan on building an online shop with Skye, please read the WooCommerce section of this User Guide before installing the demo content.
Skye comes with a one-click import module. To import one of the included demo sites, please follow these steps:
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Login to your WordPress admin panel
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Navigate to Edge Options > Import
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From the Import dropdown menu, choose the demo site that you would like to import
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From the Import Type dropdown menu, choose what type of content you'd like to import:
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All - imports pages, content, widgets, and settings. We recommend this for users who would like to import a demo site exactly as it appears on our live demo.
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Content - imports only pages and their content. This option is recommended for users who would like to see how we've created our page layouts, but who want to keep their own settings in Edge Options.
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Widgets - imports only widgets. This option is recommended for users who would only like to populate the theme’s widget areas with the widgets from their chosen demo. No other content is imported.
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Options - imports settings in Edge Options only. This option is recommended for users who would like to achieve the same look and feel of their chosen demo site, but do not want to import any additional content.
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If you also wish to import media files (images, videos, sounds), make sure to set the Import attachments option to "Yes".
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Click on the Import button and wait for the import process to finish.
Please note that the images we use on our demo sites are copyrighted, and if you'd like to publish them on your site, you would need to purchase them separately. We bought most of our images on Shutterstock.
Updating Skye
You can update your theme by performing the following steps:
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Download the latest theme .zip file from ThemeForest
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Extract it and locate skyetheme.zip
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Extract skyetheme.zip and locate the skyetheme folder
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Copy/Replace the contents of the skyetheme folder to the /wp-content/themes/skyetheme folder of your web site.
Troubleshooting FAQ
1. Why can't I save my menu?
WordPress by default has a limited number of menu items. When you import our demo content, which contains a lot of menu items, you might not be able to save changes you make to a menu. You can fix this problem by contacting your hosting and asking them to add the following lines to the php.ini file:
suhosin.post.max_vars = 5000
suhosin.request.max_vars = 5000
2. Why is there a smiley displayed on blank pages?
This problem is most likely related to JetPack and memory settings of your hosting. You can either disable JetPack or read what the JetPack developer wrote: Regarding the memory limit, please refer to the WordPress Codex section concerning this problem. Some sites that load many plugins alongside WordPress ultimately require a higher memory limit than WordPress defaults to, but since this is limited to specific hosts and configurations, it must be dealt with on an individual basis. You'll find the Codex article at: http://codex.wordpress.org/Common_WordPress_Errors#Allowed_memory_size_exhausted
3. How do I optimize my site?
Please use this tool to investigate reasons for slow loading: https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/?hl=en
4. How to translate or rename default theme labels?
You can use the Poedit software (http://poedit.net/wordpress) to translate/rename all the theme's labels. Another solution is to edit the theme folder/languages/en_US.po file directly in a text editor and manually edit the labels you want to translate.
5. Why do I see a white screen when importing demo content?
If you get a white screen or some other error when trying to import our demo content, this probably happens because of the maximum execution time limit. You need to increase the maximum execution time (upload time) setting of your web server. The default maximum execution time on web servers is 30 seconds. Please increase it to 120 seconds. Possible ways of achieving this are:
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By Wp-config.php changes - set_time_limit(120);
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In htaccess - php_value max_execution_time 120;
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In php.ini file - max_execution_time = 120
Ask your hosting provider to take care of this for you.
Once you've installed Skye, you can start building your site. In this section of the User Guide we will explain how you can set up your header, upload your logo, create your menu, set up your footer area, customize the general look and feel of your website, and create your first pages.
One of the first things you might want to do after you have installed and activated your Skye theme is to set up your header area. The header contains the logo, menu, search bar, side area icon, and other optional widgets.
To set up your header, navigate to Edge Options > Header from your WordPress admin panel. The settings you define here will be the default settings for all pages on your site. If you need any help in further understanding any of these options, please refer to the Edge Options section of this User Guide.
Some options, such as the header skin and background color, can be overridden on a page to page basis from a specific page’s backend. For more information on how local page settings work, please refer to the Pages section of this User Guide.
Uploading Your Logo
To add your logo to the header, navigate to Edge Options > Logo from your WordPress admin panel and click the upload button next to the Logo Image – Default field. After you upload your image and save the options, you should have a visible logo in your header area. For more information regarding the various logo types that can be uploaded, please refer to the Edge Options section of this User Guide.
To create a new menu, navigate to Appearance > Menus from your WordPress admin panel and click on Create a new menu. Enter a name for your new menu and then click Create Menu.
Every page that you have created will be listed in the section on the left named Pages. Simply check the pages that you would like to add to your menu and click the Add to Menu button. Once you have added pages to your menu, you can click and drag the menu items to rearrange them, or nest them one underneath the other.
In the Menu Settings section (which is located underneath the Menu Structure section), check the checkbox next to Main Navigation and click Save Menu. This will activate the menu you have just created, and you should now see a functional menu in your header.
To set up your footer, navigate to Edge Options > Footer from your WordPress admin panel.
The settings you define here will be the default settings for all pages on your site. If you would like both the top and bottom footer areas to be displayed, make sure that both the Show Footer Top and Show Footer Bottom options are enabled. If you need any help understanding any of these options, please refer to the Edge Options section of this user guide.
Content is added to your footer via widgets. Navigate to Appearance > Widgets from your WordPress admin panel. On the right side of your page you will see the widget areas for your footer. The widget areas for the top footer are named Footer Column 1, Footer Column 2, Footer Column 3, and Footer Column 4. On the left side of the Widgets page you will see the available widgets. To add a widget to one of the Footer widget areas, simply drag the desired widget to one of the Footer Column widget areas on the right.
To add content to the bottom footer, simply add widgets to the Footer Bottom widget area, or the Footer Bottom Left and Footer Bottom Right widget areas.
General Look and Feel
Now let’s set up the general look and feel of your site. If you have imported a demo site and would like to keep its general look and feel, then you do not need to do anything else. Otherwise, go to Edge Options > General and in the Font Family field set a default font family for your site. Next, in the First Main Color field set a default main color for your site.
Now that you have set up the basic elements for your site, you’re ready to start building your pages.
Building Pages
To create a new page, navigate to Pages > Add New from your WordPress admin panel. In the text field near the top of the screen enter a title for your page. After you have added a title, choose the “Full width” template from the section on the right named Page Attributes. This will allow you to add sections to your page that span across the whole width of the screen.
In the bottom section of your screen you will find local page settings. Any settings that you define here will override the global settings set in Edge Options.
It is generally considered good practice to set up the look and feel of your site on a global level, and override the settings when necessary on a local level. This will save you a lot of time, unlike if you were to set up every page separately.
To start adding elements to your page, first make sure that you are in the backend editor view. If the blue button near the top left of the page says BACKEND EDITOR, click on it to enable the Visual Composer page builder view. Once you’re in the Visual Composer view, the blue button will say CLASSIC MODE. You can now click on the Add Element button to start adding elements to your page. You can learn more about elements in the Custom Shortcodes section of this user guide.
Please note that the Frontend view for Visual Composer has been intentionally disabled since some of the added custom shortcodes require page reload because of script calculations, and due to this do not appear on the page while building with the Frontend view. The Frontend view can be used. However, while building your page some elements might not display properly until you refresh the page. If you would like to use the Frontend view, you can enable it by going to Appearance > Editor, opening the extend-vc.php file and finding the following piece of code if(function_exists('vc_disable_frontend')){vc_disable_frontend();} and either removing or commenting it out. To disable the Frontend view again you just need to uncomment or return this code.
Finally, click the Publish button in the upper right section of the page. (If you made some changes on an already published page, you will see an Update button instead).
In this section of the User Guide we will discuss page creation in more detail, including the various page templates available in the theme, and all the page specific options.
When creating a new page, one of the first things you will probably want to do is to choose an appropriate template for your page. To this this, visit your page from the backend (or create a new page by going to Pages > Add new), and locate the Page Attributes section on the right side of the screen. Skye comes with a variety of page templates to choose from:
- Default Template - Select this template if you would like to create a standard page with your content inside the grid.
- Blog: Masonry* - Select this template to display a list of your blog posts on the page. The blog list will be displayed in a Masonry type grid.
- Blog: Masonry Full Width* - Select this template to display a list of your blog posts on this page. The blog list will be displayed in a Masonry type grid that spans the width of the page.
- Blog: Split Column* - Select this template to display a list of your blog posts on this page. The blog list will be displayed in a Split Column layout (with the featured image on one side of the column, and the post info text on the other side).
- Blog: Standard* - Select this template to display a list of your blog posts on this page. The blog list will be displayed in the Standard layout (post info text located underneath the featured image).
- Blog: Standard Whole Post* - Select this template to display a list of your blog posts on this page. The blog list will be displayed in the Standard layout, with the whole post text visible on the blog list page.
- Full Width - Select this template if you would like to create a standard page with your content spanning across the full width of the page.
- Landing Page - With this template you can create a default landing page for your site, which you can use for example as a “Coming Soon” page. Pages that have been set to the Landing Page template will not display a header and footer.
- WooCommerce - Select this template for your WooCommerce “Shop” page.
*All of the blog templates listed above are used for displaying blog posts in various manners.
Now that you have chosen an appropriate template, let’s go over the custom fields available for pages.
Please note that any settings you save here will override the global settings you've set in Edge Options. It is generally considered good practice to set up the look of your pages on a global level, and then override settings on a local level, if necessary. This will save you a lot of time, unlike if you were to set up every page locally.
Edge Blog
- Blog Category - Choose a category of posts to display (only if you are using one of the blog list templates for this page).
- Number of Posts - Set a number of posts to display (only if you are using one of the blog list templates for this page).
Edge Content Bottom
- Enable Content Bottom Area - Choose "Yes" to enable the content bottom area of your page.
- Sidebar to Display - Choose a custom widget area to display in the content bottom area of your website. You can create custom widget areas by navigating to Appearance > Widgets and there creating your custom widget areas.
- Display in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the content bottom to be fitted in a centraly positioned gird.
- Background Color - Choose a background color for the content bottom area.
Edge Footer
- Disable Footer for this Page - Set this option to "Yes" to disable the footer on this page.
Edge General
- Page Background Color - Set a background color for this page.
- Page Padding - Set padding for the page. Please input the padding in a top right bottom left format (e.g. 10px 0 10px 0).
- Slider Shortcode - If you wish to have a slider on the top of your page, copy and paste the slider shortcode here.
- Page Transition - Choose a type of page transition for this page.
- Show Comments - Set this option to "Yes" to display comments on this page.
Edge Header
- Choose Header Type - Choose a header type to use on this page. Depending on the header type you choose, different options will be available.
Standard Header Options
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Simple Header Options
- Enable Grid Layout - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the header content to be set in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the header.
- Disable Main Menu - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the main menu from the header area on this page.
- Disable Widgets - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to disable widgets from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Search Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the search widget from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Side Area Opener Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the side area opener widget from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Full Screen Menu Opener Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the Full Screen Menu opener widget from the header area on this page.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Full Screen Header Options
- Enable Grid Layout - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the header content to be set in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the header.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Vertical Header Options
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the vertical header.
- Disable Background Image - Set this option to "Yes" to hide the vertical header background image on this page.
- Choose Text Alignment - Choose a text alignment for text in the vertical menu.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Edge Sidebar
- Layout - Choose the desired layout for your sidebar. You can also disable the sidebar here by choosing "No Sidebar".
Edge Title
- Show Title Area - Choose whether you would like the title area to be visible on this page. By default this option is set to "Yes".
- Title Area Type - Chose a type for your title area. You can choose between "Default" and "Breadcrumb", the difference being that if you choose "Breadcrumb", instead of the page title being displayed the whole breadcrumb path will be shown in your title area. You also have the option to enable breadcrumbs when using the "Default" title area, and in this case the title area will display both the page title and breadcrumbs.
- Enable Breadcrumbs - Set this option to "Yes" to display breadcrumbs along with the page title when using the "Default" title area type.
- Predefined Title Size - Choose a predefined size for the title.
- Animations - Choose an entry animation for the title area content.
- Vertical Alignment - Define the vertical alignment setting for the title area content on this page. You can choose to vertically align the title area content from the bottom of the header, or from the top of your browser window.
- Horizontal Alignment - Chose a horizontal alignment for the title area content on this page.
- Title Color - Set a color for the page title text.
- Breadcrumb Color - Set a color for the breadcrumb text.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the title area.
- Hide Background Image - Set this option to "Yes" to hide the title area background image.
- Background Image - Chose a background image for the title area.
- Background Responsive Image - Set this option to "Yes" to make the title area background image responsive.
- Background Image in Parallax - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the Parallax effect on the title area background image. You also have the option to additionaly enable a "zoom out" effect on the background image.
- Height - Set a height for the page title area. This option is not available if you previously set Background Responsive Image to "Yes".
- Subtitle Text - Enter subtitile text to be displayed in the page title area.
- Subtitle Color - Choose a color for the subtitle text.
In this section of the User Guide we will discuss the creation of blog posts and all the available options for each post, setting up pages to display blog listings, as well as how to change the date format for your posts.
Blog Posts
To create a new blog post, go to Posts > Add New from your WordPress admin panel. First, you need to enter a title for your blog post in the text field near the top of the screen. Then choose a format for your blog post in the Format section on the right side of the screen.
Let's take a look at the available blog post formats:
- Standard - This is the default blog format. You can start adding content with the Visual Composer page builder.
- Gallery - this format features an image gallery slider. In order for it to work, you need to add a gallery at the top of your page. A field named Edge Gallery Post Format will appear at the bottom section of the page, and here you can upload and add your gallery images.
- Link - a field named Edge Link post format will appear at the bottom section of the page. Here you can enter the full URL of the page you would like to link to.
- Quote - a field named Edge Quote post format will unfold at the bottom section of the page. Here you can enter the quote you would like to display.
- Video - a field named Edge Video post format will appear in the bottom section of the page. Here you can enter your video links. You can link videos from YouTube or Vimeo, or alternatively, host your own videos. If you decide to self-host your video files, you need to upload the video files via the Media section, and then enter the path to your video files in the corresponding fields. We recommend uploading videos in all three formats (WEBM, MP4, and OGV) in order to ensure compatibility with all modern browsers. In the Video Image field you can upload a background image that will be visible while the video is loading.
- Audio - a field named Edge Audio post format will appear in the bottom section of the page. Here you can enter the path to an audio file you have previously uploaded to the Media Library.
Now it's time to categorize this post:
- Beneath the Format section you will see a section named Categories. Here you can select the categories that you would like to add this post to. If you would like to create a new category, click on the + Add New Category link. A text field will appear in which you can enter a category name, and then click Add New Category.
- Once you've selected the categories you would like to add your post to, click the Publish button. Congratulations, you've just published your first blog post!
- Beneath the Categories section you will see the Tags and Featured Image sections. Here you can add tags to your post, and set a featured image which will be displayed for this post on blog list pages.
Now that we have published our first blog post, let’s go over the available custom fields for blog posts.
Note that most of them are the same custom fields you'll find when creating standard pages.
Edge Content Bottom
- Enable Content Bottom Area - Choose "Yes" to enable the content bottom area of your page.
- Sidebar to Display - Choose a custom widget area to display in the content bottom area of your website. You can create custom widget areas by navigating to Appearance > Widgets and there creating your custom widget areas.
- Display in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the content bottom to be fitted in a centraly positioned gird.
- Background Color - Choose a background color for the content bottom area.
Edge Footer
- Disable Footer for this Page - Set this option to "Yes" to disable the footer on this page.
Edge General
- Page Background Color - Set a background color for this page.
- Page Padding - Set padding for the page. Please input the padding in a top right bottom left format (e.g. 10px 0 10px 0).
- Slider Shortcode - If you wish to have a slider on the top of your page, copy and paste the slider shortcode here.
- Page Transition - Choose a type of page transition for this page.
- Show Comments - Set this option to "Yes" to display comments on this page.
Edge Header
- Choose Header Type - Choose a header type to use on this page. Depending on the header type you choose, different options will be available.
Standard Header Options
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Simple Header Options
- Enable Grid Layout - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the header content to be set in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the header.
- Disable Main Menu - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the main menu from the header area on this page.
- Disable Widgets - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to disable widgets from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Search Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the search widget from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Side Area Opener Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the side area opener widget from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Full Screen Menu Opener Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the Full Screen Menu opener widget from the header area on this page.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Full Screen Header Options
- Enable Grid Layout - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the header content to be set in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the header.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Vertical Header Options
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the vertical header.
- Disable Background Image - Set this option to "Yes" to hide the vertical header background image on this page.
- Choose Text Alignment - Choose a text alignment for text in the vertical menu.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Edge Sidebar
- Layout - Choose the desired layout for your sidebar. You can also disable the sidebar here by choosing "No Sidebar".
Edge Title
- Show Title Area - Choose whether you would like the title area to be visible on this page. By default this option is set to "Yes".
- Title Area Type - Chose a type for your title area. You can choose between "Default" and "Breadcrumb", the difference being that if you choose "Breadcrumb", instead of the page title being displayed the whole breadcrumb path will be shown in your title area. You also have the option to enable breadcrumbs when using the "Default" title area, and in this case the title area will display both the page title and breadcrumbs.
- Enable Breadcrumbs - Set this option to "Yes" to display breadcrumbs along with the page title when using the "Default" title area type.
- Predefined Title Size - Choose a predefined size for the title.
- Animations - Choose an entry animation for the title area content.
- Vertical Alignment - Define the vertical alignment setting for the title area content on this page. You can choose to vertically align the title area content from the bottom of the header, or from the top of your browser window.
- Horizontal Alignment - Chose a horizontal alignment for the title area content on this page.
- Title Color - Set a color for the page title text.
- Breadcrumb Color - Set a color for the breadcrumb text.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the title area.
- Hide Background Image - Set this option to "Yes" to hide the title area background image.
- Background Image - Chose a background image for the title area.
- Background Responsive Image - Set this option to "Yes" to make the title area background image responsive.
- Background Image in Parallax - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the Parallax effect on the title area background image. You also have the option to additionaly enable a "zoom out" effect on the background image.
- Height - Set a height for the page title area. This option is not available if you previously set Background Responsive Image to "Yes".
- Subtitle Text - Enter subtitile text to be displayed in the page title area.
- Subtitle Color - Choose a color for the subtitle text.
Blog Lists
After you have created enough posts, you need to also create a blog list on which all of these posts will be displayed. To create a blog list, you first need to create a new page on which your blog list will be displayed, and in the page's backend find the Templates dropdown on the right side of the screen. Then simply choose from one of the following options:
- Blog: Standard Whole Post
By choosing one of the blog templates you will have set this page to automatically show a list of your blog posts. All you need to do now is publish the page.
Date Format
If you wish to change the date format on blog posts, navigate to Settings > General > Date Format from your WordPress admin, and select your format of choice.
In this section of the User Guide we will discuss the creation of portfolio items, as well as how to add portfolio lists to your website pages.
Portfolio Items
To create a new portfolio item:
- Navigate to Portfolio > Add new from your WordPress admin panel.
- Enter a title for your portfolio item in the text field near the top of the page.
- On the right side of the screen you will see a section named Portfolio Categories. Here you can select the categories that you would like to add this portfolio item to. If you would like to create a new category, click on the + Add New Category link. A text field will appear in which you can enter a category name, and then click Add New Category.
3. Once you have checked the categories you would like to add your post to, click the Publish button.
Beneath the Portfolio Categories section are the Portfolio Tags, Attributes, and Featured Image sections. In the Portfolio Tags section, you can enter tags for this portfolio item. In the Attributes section, you can set the order in which you would like this portfolio item to appear in portfolio lists. In the Featured Image section, you can set an image to be displayed for this item on portfolio lists.
Now that you have set up your first portfolio item, let’s go over the available custom fields for portfolio items.
Note that most of them are the same custom fields you'll find when creating standard pages.
Edge Content Bottom
- Enable Content Bottom Area - Choose "Yes" to enable the content bottom area of your page.
- Sidebar to Display - Choose a custom widget area to display in the content bottom area of your website. You can create custom widget areas by navigating to Appearance > Widgets and there creating your custom widget areas.
- Display in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the content bottom to be fitted in a centraly positioned gird.
- Background Color - Choose a background color for the content bottom area.
Edge Footer
- Disable Footer for this Page - Set this option to "Yes" to disable the footer on this page.
Edge General
- Page Background Color - Set a background color for this page.
- Page Padding - Set padding for the page. Please input the padding in a top right bottom left format (e.g. 10px 0 10px 0).
- Slider Shortcode - If you wish to have a slider on the top of your page, copy and paste the slider shortcode here.
- Page Transition - Choose a type of page transition for this page.
- Show Comments - Set this option to "Yes" to display comments on this page.
Edge Header
- Choose Header Type - Choose a header type to use on this page. Depending on the header type you choose, different options will be available.
Standard Header Options
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Simple Header Options
- Enable Grid Layout - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the header content to be set in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the header.
- Disable Main Menu - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the main menu from the header area on this page.
- Disable Widgets - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to disable widgets from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Search Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the search widget from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Side Area Opener Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the side area opener widget from the header area on this page.
- Disable Edge Full Screen Menu Opener Widget - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to hide the Full Screen Menu opener widget from the header area on this page.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Full Screen Header Options
- Enable Grid Layout - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the header content to be set in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the header.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Vertical Header Options
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the header.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the vertical header.
- Disable Background Image - Set this option to "Yes" to hide the vertical header background image on this page.
- Choose Text Alignment - Choose a text alignment for text in the vertical menu.
- Header Skin - Here you can choose a header style to be applied to the header on this page. The "Light" header style displays white navigation text and the "Light" logo version, while the "Dark" header style displays black navigation text and the "Dark" logo version. If you wish to use the default colors and logo, leave this field empty.
Edge Portfolio Images (multiple upload)
This section allows you to upload multiple images at once:
- Click the Upload button.
- Fill your gallery with images. You can do this by simply dragging and dropping them into the window. Alternatively, click on Add to Gallery on the left, and select files from your media library to add.
- Once added to the gallery, you can write captions for the images and reorder them by clicking and dragging.
- Click the Update gallery button.
Edge Portfolio Images/Videos (single upload)
This section is meant for uploading single files. The advantage of using this method is that you can upload videos, whereas in multiple upload, only images can be used. Note that you can combine both upload methods.
Edge Additional Portfolio Sidebar Items
If you wish to add additional items to your portfolio sidebar, you can do so here by clicking the Add New Item button.
Edge Sidebar
- Layout - Choose the desired layout for your sidebar. You can also disable the sidebar here by choosing "No Sidebar".
Edge Title
- Show Title Area - Choose whether you would like the title area to be visible on this page. By default this option is set to "Yes".
- Title Area Type - Chose a type for your title area. You can choose between "Default" and "Breadcrumb", the difference being that if you choose "Breadcrumb", instead of the page title being displayed the whole breadcrumb path will be shown in your title area. You also have the option to enable breadcrumbs when using the "Default" title area, and in this case the title area will display both the page title and breadcrumbs.
- Enable Breadcrumbs - Set this option to "Yes" to display breadcrumbs along with the page title when using the "Default" title area type.
- Predefined Title Size - Choose a predefined size for the title.
- Animations - Choose an entry animation for the title area content.
- Vertical Alignment - Define the vertical alignment setting for the title area content on this page. You can choose to vertically align the title area content from the bottom of the header, or from the top of your browser window.
- Horizontal Alignment - Chose a horizontal alignment for the title area content on this page.
- Title Color - Set a color for the page title text.
- Breadcrumb Color - Set a color for the breadcrumb text.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the title area.
- Hide Background Image - Set this option to "Yes" to hide the title area background image.
- Background Image - Chose a background image for the title area.
- Background Responsive Image - Set this option to "Yes" to make the title area background image responsive.
- Background Image in Parallax - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the Parallax effect on the title area background image. You also have the option to additionaly enable a "zoom out" effect on the background image.
- Height - Set a height for the page title area. This option is not available if you previously set Background Responsive Image to "Yes".
- Subtitle Text - Enter subtitile text to be displayed in the page title area.
- Subtitle Color - Choose a color for the subtitle text.
Edge Portfolio Settings
- Portfolio Type - Choose a layout for your portfolio single project. You can choose from the following portfolio types:
Portfolio Big Images
Portfolio Big Slider
Portfolio Small Images
Portfolio Small Slider
Portfolio Gallery
You can also choose one of the Portfolio Custom types, if you would like to build your portfolio from scratch via shortcodes, like you would any other page.
- "Back To" Link - Chose the page you would like the "back to" link to lead to
- Portfolio External Link - This applies to portfolio lists. If you wish to take viewers to an external site once they click on this portfolio item, enter its full URL here. If you enter a URL in this field, when you click on this portfolio item in the portfolio list, instead of opening the portfolio item it will open the URL you entered.
- Dimensions for Masonry - Choose an image layout for this portfolio item when it appears in a masonry type portfolio list.
Portfolio Lists
A portfolio list displays a listing of your portfolio items, each of which can be clicked on for a detailed overview of the single portfolio item.
Portfolio lists are added to pages via the Portfolio List shortcode. You also have the option to create a portfolio slider using the Portfolio Slider shortcode. To add a portfolio list to a page, navigate to the backend of that page and add the Portfolio List element to the page via VIsual Composer (by clicking on the Add Element button, and then choosing the Portfolio List element from the element selection screen). For a comprehensive overview of all the options provided in the Portfolio List and Portfolio Slider elements, please see the Custom Shortcodes section of this User Guide.
This section of the User Guide provides a comprehenisve overview of all the settings available in the Edge Options section of your WordPress admin panel. The settings found here are applied globally and will affect all pages on your website. However, note that many of these options can be overridden locally by applying settings on individual pages or on shortcode elements.
General
Design Style
- Font Family - Set the default font family for your website.
- Additional Google Fonts - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to add aditional Google Fonts to your website. These fonts are not set on any specific elements, just added to the site stylesheet, so they can be added to elements via custom css, or used in the Custom Font element.
- Headings Font Family - Set a default font family for all headings.
- First Main Color - Set a first main color for your website.
- Page Background Color - Set a background color for your pages.
- Text Selection Color - Set a color for text selection.
- Boxed Layout - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the boxed layout. If you choose a boxed layout for your site, the content will be fitted in a centrally positioned grid.
- Page Background Color - Set a background color for outside the boxed content.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the content outside the box.
- Background Pattern - Set a background pattern for the content outside the box.
- Background Image Attachment - Choose whether the background image will be fixed or can be scrolled.
- Initial Width of Content - Choose the initial width of your content in grid. This option only takes effect on pages set to the "Default Template" and rows set to "In Grid".
- Preload Pattern Image - Set a preload pattern image to be displayed until images are loaded.
- Element Appearance - For animated elements, set the distance (related to browser bottom) at which the animation will start.
Settings
- Smooth Scroll - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a smooth scrolling effect on your pages.
- Smooth Page Transitions - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to enable smooth loading transitions between pages on your website.
- Page Loader Background Color - Set a color to display in the background while the page is loading.
- Loader Style - Choose a spinner type to display while the page is loading, and set a color for the spinner. The spinner is used as a signal that a page is loading in the background.
- True AJAX Transitions - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to enable AJAX page transitions. If this option is set to "No" your pages will load with a transition that mimics AJAX behaviour.
- Page Transition - Choose an AJAX page transition.
- List of URLs Loaded Without AJAX - To disable AJAX transitions on certain pages, enter their full URLs here (for example: http://www.mydomain.com/forum/).
- Show "Back to Top" Button - Set this option to "Yes" to display a "Back to Top" button on your website.
- Responsiveness - Set this option to "Yes" to enable responsiveness on your website.
Custom Code
- Custom CSS - You can input any custom CSS into this field and it will take effect on your site.
- Custom JS - You can input any custom Javascript into this field and it will take effect on your site. The entered code will be executed on domready. If using jQuery, please note that the jQuery selector is "$j" because of the conflict mode.
Logo
- Hide Logo - Set this option to "Yes" to hide the logo from your website.
- Logo Image - Default - Upload a default logo for your website.
- Logo Image - Dark - Upload a logo to be displayed on the "Dark" header skin.
- Logo Image - Light - Upload a logo to be displayed on the "Light" header skin.
- Logo Image - Sticky - Upload a logo to be displayed on the sticky header.
- Logo Image - Mobile - Upload a logo to be displayed on the mobile header.
Fonts
Headings
Here you can set up all styles for heading tags (H1-H6)
Headings Responsive
Here you can set up responsive styles for headings (H1-H6), when viewed on tablet and mobile devices.
Text
- Paragraph - Set styles for paragraph text.
- Paragraph Responsive (Tablet Portrait View) - Set styles for paragraph text when viewed on a tablet in portrait view.
- Paragraph Responsive (Mobile Devices) - Set styles for paragraph text when viewed on mobile devices.
- Links - Set styles for link text.
Header
- Choose Header Type - Choose the type of header you would like to use. Below we will describe the options for each header type separately.
- Choose Header Behaviour - Choose a header behaviour type.
- Top Bar - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the top bar on the header.
- Choose Top Bar Layout - Set a layout for the top bar.
- Choose Columns Width - Set the width of the top bar columns..
- Top Bar in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the top bar content to be displayed in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the top bar.
- Background Transparency - Set a background transparency for the top bar.
- Top Bar Height - Set a height for the top bar.
- Header Skin - Choose a predefined header skin in order to display all header elements in the style of that skin.
Header Standard Options
Menu Area
- Background Color - Set a background color for the menu area.
- Background Transparency - Set a background transparency for the menu area.
- Border Color - Set a border color for the menu area.
- Height - Set a height for the menu area.
Sticky Header
- Scroll Amount for Sticky - Enter a scroll amount (how much you will scroll from the top of the page) for the sticky header to appear at.
- Sticky Header in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" to set the sticky header in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the sticky header.
- Background Transparency - Set a backgorund transparency for the sticky header.
- Border Color - Set a color for the sticky header border.
- Sticky Header Height - Set a height for the sticky header.
- Sticky Header Menu - Set styles for the sticky header menu.
Fixed Header
- Background Color - Set a background color for the fixed header.
- Background Transparency - Set a background transparency for the fixed header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the fixed header.
- Fixed Header Menu - Define style for the menu area in the fixed header.
Main Menu
Main Menu General Settings
- Main Dropdown Menu - Set styles for the dropdowns in the main menu.
- Main Dropdown Menu Appearance - Choose how the dropdown menu will appear.
- 1st Level Menu - Set styles for 1st level menu items in the main menu.
- 2nd Level Menu - Set styles for 2nd level menu items in the main menu.
- 2nd Level Wide Menu - Set styles for the 2nd level menu items in the wide menu.
- 3rd Level Menu - Set styles for 3rd level menu items in the main menu.
- 3rd Level Wide Menu - Set styles for 3rd level menu items in the wide menu.
Header Simple Options
Header Simple
- Enable Grid Layout - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a grid layout for the simple header.
Menu Area
- Background Color - Set a background color for the menu area.
- Background Transparency - Set a background transparency for the menu area.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a border color for the menu area.
- Height - Set a height for the menu area.
Sticky Header
- Scroll Amount for Sticky - Enter a scroll amount (how much you will scroll from the top of the page) for the sticky header to appear at.
- Sticky Header in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" to set the sticky header in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the sticky header.
- Background Transparency - Set a backgorund transparency for the sticky header.
- Border Color - Set a color for the sticky header border.
- Sticky Header Height - Set a height for the sticky header.
- Sticky Header Menu - Set styles for the sticky header menu.
Fixed Header
- Background Color - Set a background color for the fixed header.
- Background Transparency - Set a background transparency for the fixed header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the fixed header.
- Fixed Header Menu - Define style for the menu area in the fixed header.
Main Menu
Main Menu General Settings
- Main Dropdown Menu - Set styles for the dropdowns in the main menu.
- Main Dropdown Menu Appearance - Choose how the dropdown menu will appear.
- 1st Level Menu - Set styles for 1st level menu items in the main menu.
- 2nd Level Menu - Set styles for 2nd level menu items in the main menu.
- 2nd Level Wide Menu - Set styles for the 2nd level menu items in the wide menu.
- 3rd Level Menu - Set styles for 3rd level menu items in the main menu.
- 3rd Level Wide Menu - Set styles for 3rd level menu items in the wide menu.
Header Full Screen Options
Header Full Screen
- Enable Grid Layout - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the fullscreen header area content to be in grid.
Menu Area
- Background Color - Set a background color for the menu area.
- Background Transparency - Set a transparency for the menu area.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border on the full screen header.
- Height - Set a height for the full screen header.
Sticky Header
- Scroll Amount for Sticky - Enter a scroll amount (how much you will scroll from the top of the page) for the sticky header to appear at.
- Sticky Header in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" to set the sticky header in grid.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the sticky header.
- Background Transparency - Set a backgorund transparency for the sticky header.
- Border Color - Set a color for the sticky header border.
- Sticky Header Height - Set a height for the sticky header.
- Sticky Header Menu - Set styles for the sticky header menu.
Fixed Header
- Background Color - Set a background color for the fixed header.
- Background Transparency - Set a background transparency for the fixed header.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border of the fixed header.
- Fixed Header Menu - Define style for the menu area in the fixed header.
Header Vertical Options
- Background Color - Set a background color for the header vertical.
- Background Transparency - Set a background transparency for the header vertical.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the header vertical.
- Choose Text Alignment - Choose a text alignment for the verticla menu.
Vertical Main Menu
- Main Dropdown Menu - Set styles for the main dropdown menu.
- 1st Level - Set styles for 1st level menu items.
- 2nd Level - Set styles for 2nd level menu items.
- 3rd Level - Set styles for 3rd level menu items.
- Mobile Header Height - Set a height for the mobile header.
- Mobile Header Background Color - Set a backgorund color for the mobile header.
- Mobile Menu Background Color - Set a background color for the mobile menu.
- Mobile Menu Item Separator Color - Set a color for the separator between menu items in the mobile menu.
- Logo Height for Mobile Header - Set a height for the logo in the mobile header (on screens smaller than 1000px).
- Logo Height for Mobile Devices - Set a height for the logo on mobile devices (on screens smaller than 480px)
Typography
- Navigation Text Color - Set a color for the navigation text in the mobile header.
- Navigation Hover/Active Color - Set a color for the navigation in the mobile header when hovered over or active.
- Navigation Font Family - Set a font family for the navigation text in the mobile header.
- Navigation Font Size - Set a font size for the navigation text in the mobile header.
- Navigation Line Height - Set a line height for the navigation text in the mobile header.
- Navigation Text Transform - Set a text transform style for the navigation text in the mobile header.
- Navigation Font Style - Set a font style for the navigation text in the mobile header.
- Navigation Font Weight - Set a font weight for the navigation text in the mobile header.
Mobile Menu Opener
- Mobile Navigation Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack to use in the mobile header navigation.
- Mobile Navigation Icon Color - Set a color for the mobile menu opening icon (three-bar/hamburger icon).
- Mobile Navigation Icon Hover Color - Set a hover color for the mobile menu opening icon (three-bar/hamburger icon).
- Mobile Navigation Icon Size - Set a size for the mobile menu opening icon (three-bar/hamburger icon).
Title
Title Settings
- Show Title Area - Use this option to control whether you would like to display the title area or not on your website.
- Title Area Type - Chose a type for your title area. You can choose between "Default" and "Breadcrumb", the difference being that if you choose "Breadcrumb", instead of the page title being displayed the whole breadcrumb path will be shown in your title area. You also have the option to enable breadcrumbs when using the "Default" title area, and in this case the title area will display both the page title and breadcrumbs.
- Enable Breadcrumbs - Set this option to "Yes" to display breadcrumbs along with the page title when using the "Default" title area type.
- Predefined Title Size - Choose a predefined size for the title.
- Animations - Choose an entry animation for the title area content.
- Vertical Alignment - Define the vertical alignment setting for the title area content on this page. You can choose to vertically align the title area content from the bottom of the header, or from the top of your browser window.
- Horizontal Alignment - Chose a horizontal alignment for the title area content on this page.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the title area
- Background Image - Chose a background image for the title area.
- Background Responsive Image - Set this option to "Yes" to make the title area background image responsive.
- Background Image in Parallax - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the Parallax effect on the title area background image. You also have the option to additionaly enable a "zoom out" effect on the background image.
- Height - Set a height for the page title area. This option is not available if you previously set Background Responsive Image to "Yes"
Typography
Title
- Small Size Type - Set styles for the "Small" title size.
- Normal Size Type - Set styles for the "Normal" title size.
- Large Size Type - Set styles for the "Large" title size.
Subtitle
- Subtitle - Set styles for the subtitle text in the title area.
Breadcrumbs
- Breadcrumbs - Set styles for the breadcrumb text in the title area.
Separator
- Separator - Set styles for the separator in the title area. The separator is only available when the "Large" title size is selected.
Content Bottom
- Enable Content Bottom Area - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the content bottom area.
- Widget Area to Display - Choose a custom widget area to display in the content bottom area of your website. You can create custom widget areas by navigating to Appearance > Widgets and there creating your custom widget areas.
- Display in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the content bottom to be fitted in a centraly positioned gird.
- Background Color - Choose a background color for the content bottom area.
Page
- Sidebar Layout - Choose a layout for the sidebar on pages.
- Show Comments - Set this option to "Yes" to display comments on pages.
- Sidebar Background Color - Set a background color for the sidebar.
- Padding - Set padding for the sidebar.
- Text Alignment - Set a text alignment for the sidebar.
- Uncovering Footer - Set this option to “Yes” if you would like your footer to gradually appear as you scroll towards the end of the page.
- Footer in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the footer content to be displayed in grid.
- Show Footer Top - Set this option to "Yes" to display the footer top.
- Footer Top Columns - Choose a number of columns to display in the footer top.
- Footer Top Columns Alignment - Choose the text alignment for the footer top column content.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the footer top.
- Padding Top - Define a top padding for the footer top.
- Padding Bottom - Define a bottom padding for the footer top.
- Widget Title Style - Set a style for widget titles.
- Widget Text Style - Set a style for text in widget areas.
- Widget Link Style - Set a style for links in widget areas.
- Show Footer Bottom - Set this option to "Yes" to display the footer bottom.
- Footer Bottom Columns - Choose the number of columns to display in the footer bottom.
- Height - Set a height for the footer bottom.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the footer bottom.
- Border Top Color - Set a color for the top border of the footer bottom.
- Widget Text Style - Set a style for text in widget areas.
Elements
Accordions
Typography
- Typography - Set styles for accordion typography.
Basic Accordions Color Styles
- Accordion Color Styles - Set color styles for the accordion.
- Active and Hover Accordion Color Styles - Set hover and active color styles for the accordion.
Boxed Accordion Title Color Styles
- Boxed Accordion Title Color Styles - Set color styles for the Boxed accordions.
- Active and Hover Title Color Styles - Set active and hover color styles for the Boxed accordions.
Button
Typography
- Typography - Set typography styles for the button.
Types
- Outline Type - Set styles for the "Outline" type of button.
- Solid Type - Set styles for the "Solid" type of button.
Parallax
- Parallax on Touch Devices - Set this option to "Yes" to enable parallax on touch devices.
- Parallax Min Height - Set a minimum height for parallax sections on small devices (phones, tablets, etc.).
Tabs
Tabs Navigation Typography
- Tabs Navigation Typography - Set typography styles for the tabs navigation.
Tab Navigation Color Styles
- Tab Navigation Color Styles - Set color styles for the tabs navigation.
- Active and Hover Navigation Color Styles - Set color styles for tab navigation when active and hovered on.
Blog
Blog Lists
- Blog Layout for Archive Pages - Choose a blog layout for blog archive pages.
- Archive and Category Sidebar - Choose a sidebar layout for archive and category pages.
- Pagination - Set this option to "Yes" to enable pagination on blog pages.
- Pagination Range Limit - Enter the number of numerals you want displayed in the pagination. For example, enter "3" to get "1 2 3 ..."
- Pagination on Masonry - Choose a pagination style for Masonry blog lists.
- Pagination on Masonry Full Width - Choose a pagination style for Masonry full width blog lists.
- Load More Pagination on Other Lists - Set this option to "Yes" to enable load more pagination on other blog lists except masonry.
- Number of Words in Excerpt - Set a number of words to be displayed in the excerpt.
- Standard Type Number of Words in Excerpt - Set a number of words to be displayed in the excerpt on the standard type of blog lists.
- Masonry Type Number of Words in Excerpt - Set a number of words to be displayed in the excerpt on the Masonry type of blog lists.
- Split Column Type Number of Words in Excerpt - Set a number of words to be displayed in the excerpt on the Split Column type of blog lists.
- Show Featured Image - Set this option to "Yes" to show the featured image of each post on blog list pages.
- Show Category - Set this option to "Yes" to show the post category on blog list pages.
- Show Date - Set this option to "Yes" to show the date of each post on blog list pages
- Show Author - Set this option to "Yes" to show the author of each post on blog list pages.
- Show Comments - Set this option to "Yes" to show the number of comments of each post on blog list pages.
- Show Like - Set this option to "Yes" to display the number of likes of each post on blog list pages.
- Show Share - Set this option to "Yes" to display share buttons for each post on blog list pages.
Blog Single
- Sidebar Layout - Choose a sidebar layout for blog single posts.
- Featured Image Max Width - Set a maximum width for featured images on blog single pages.
- Show Category - Set this option to "Yes" to display the post category.
- Show Date - Set this option to "Yes" to display the post date.
- Show Author - Set this option to "Yes" to display the post author.
- Show Comments - Set this option to "Yes" to display comments on blog single pages.
- Show Like - Set this option to "Yes" to display the like button on blog single pages.
- Show Post Count - Set this option to "Yes" to display the number of times the post has been viewed.
- Show Share - Set this option to "Yes" to display share buttons on blog single pages.
- Show Tags - Set this option to "Yes" to display tags on blog single pages.
- Show Related Posts - Set this option to "Yes" to display related posts on blog single pages.
- Related Posts Image Max Width - Set a maximum width for related post images.
- Show Comments Form - Set this option to "Yes" to display the comments form.
- Enable Prev/Next Single Post Navigation Links - Enable navigation links on single posts, so you can navigate through single blog posts.
- Enable Navigation Only in Current Category - Set this option to "Yes" to limit the navigation only to the current category.
- Show Author Info Box - Set this option to "Yes" to display the author info box on blog single posts.
- Show Author Email - Set this option to "Yes" to show the author e-mail in the author info box.
- Show Author Social Icons - Set this option to "Yes" to display social icons in the author info box.
Portfolio
Portfolio Single
- Portfolio Type - Choose a default type for portfolio single pages.
- Lightbox for Images - Set this option to "Yes" to enable opening images in a lightbox.
- Lightbox for Videos - Set this option to "Yes" to enable opening videos in a lightbox.
- Hide Categories - Set this option to "Yes" to hide category meta descriptions from portfolio single items.
- Hide Date - Set this option to "Yes" to hide date meta descriptions from portfolio single items.
- Show Comments - Set this option to "Yes" to enable comments on portfolio single items.
- Sticky Side Text - Set this option to "Yes" to make the side text on portoflio single pages sticky on scroll.
- Hide Pagination - Set this option to "Yes" to hide pagination from portfolio single pages.
- Enable Pagination Through Same Category - Set this option to "Yes" to make the portfolio pagination navigate only through portfolio single items in the same category.
- Number of Columns - Choose a number of columns for the Portfolio Gallery portfolio type.
- Portfolio Single Slug - If you wish to use a different Single Project slug, please enter it here (Note: After entering slug, navigate to Settings -> Permalinks and click "Save" in order for changes to take effect)
Side Area
- Side Area Type - Choose a type for the side area.
- Side Area Width - Set a width for the side area.
- Content Overlay Background Color - Choose a background color for the overlay that will appear over the content when the side area is opened.
- Content Overlay Background Transparency - Choose a background transparency for the overlay that will appear over the content when the side area is opened.
- Predefined Side Area Icon Size - Choose a predefined icon size for the side area icon.
- Side Area Icon Style - Define styles for the side area icon.
- Side Area Icon Spacing - Set paddings and margins for the side area icon.
- Icon Border - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a border around the icon.
- Border Style - Define styles for the icon border.
- Text Alignment - Choose a text alignment for the side area.
- Side Area Title - Enter a title for the side area.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the side area.
- Padding - Define padding for the side area.
- Close Icon Style - Choose a style for the close ("X") icon.
- Close Icon Size - Set a size for the close ("X") icon.
- Title - Set styles for the side area title.
- Text - Set styles for the side area text.
- Link Style - Set styles for the links in the side area.
- Border Bottom on Elements - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a bottom border on elements in the side area.
- Border Bottom Color - Set a color for the bottom border.
Search
Search Page
- Enable Sidebar for Search Pages - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a sidebar for search pages.
Search
- Select Search Type - Choose a search type.
- Search Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack for the search icon.
- Search Area in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" to display the search area in grid.
Initial Search Icon in Header
- Icon Size - Set a size for the search icon in the header.
- Icon Colors - Set colors for the search icon.
- Icon Background Style - Set a backgorund style for the search icon.
- Enable Search Icon Text - Set this option to "Yes" to display the text "Search" next to the search icon in the header.
- Search Icon Text - Set styles for the search icon text.
- Icon Spacing - Define margins and paddings for the search icon.
Search Bar
- Background Color - Set a background color for the search bar.
- Search Input Text - Define styles for the text in the search input.
- Search Label Text - Define styles for the "Search" label.
- Search Icon - Define styles for the search icon.
- Search Close - Define styles for the close icon ("X") for the search bar.
- Search Bottom Border - Define styles for the search text input bottom border (for the "Fullscreen Search" type).
- Fullscreen Menu Overlay Animation - Choose an animation type for the fullscreen menu overlay.
- Logo in Fullscreen Menu Overlay - Upload a logo to be displayed in the fullscreen menu overlay.
- Fullscreen Menu in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" to set the fullscreen menu in grid.
- Fullscreen Menu Alignment - Choose a text alignment for the fullscreen menu.
- Background - Set a background color and background color transparency for the fullscreen menu.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the fullscreen menu.
- Pattern Background Image - Set a pattern background image for the fullscreen menu.
- 1st Level Style - Set text styles for the 1st level menu items.
- 2nd Level Style - Set text styles for the 2nd level menu items.
- 3rd Level Style - Set text styles for the 3rd level menu items.
- Predefined Icon Size - Choose a predefined size for the fullscreen menu opener icon.
- Fullscreen Menu Icon Style - Set styles for the fullscreen menu icon.
- Fullscreen Menu Icon Spacing - Set spacing (padding and margins) for the full screen menu icon.
Social Networks
- Enable Social Share - Set this option to "Yes" to enable the social share functionality.
Show Social Share On
Here you can choose on what types of pages you would like to enable the social share functionality.
Social Networks
Here you can set which social networks you would like sharing to be available on. If you would like to, you can also set a custom icon for each social network.
Twitter
- Connect With Twitter - Use this button to connect the twitter widget with your twitter feed. See more in the Widgets section of this User Guide.
Instagram
- Connect With Instagram - Use this button to connect the twitter widget with your instagram feed. See more in the Widgets section of this User Guide.
404 Error Page
- Background Color - Set a background color for the 404 page.
- Background Image - Upload a background image for the 404 page.
- Pattern Background Image - If you would like to use a pattern as the background, you can upload the pattern image here.
- Title - Enter a title to be displayed on the 404 error page.
- Title Style - Set styles for the 404 page title.
- Subtitle - Input a subtitle for the 404 page.
- Subtitle Style - Set styles for the 404 page subtitle.
- Back to Home Label - Enter text for the "back to home" label. This is the text that will suggest users to return to the home page from the 404 error page.
You can set multiple custom styles for contact forms, and then choose what style you would like to apply to each form you add to a page.
- Form Text Typography - Set styles for the contact form text.
- Form Label Typography - Set styles for the contact form labels.
- Form Elements Background and Border - Set the background and border styles for contact form elements.
- Elements Padding - Set up padding for contact form elements.
- Elements Margin - Set up margins for contact form elements.
- Textarea Height - Set a height for the textarea contact form elements.
- Button Typography - Set styles for text in the contact form buttons.
- Button Background and Border - Set the background and border styles for contact form buttons.
- Button Height - Set a height for the contact form button.
- Button Left/Right Padding - Set a left and right padding for the contact form button.
WooCommerce
Product List
- Enable Full Width Template - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a full width template for your Shop page.
- Product List Columns - Choose a number of columns for the product list.
- Number of Products Per Page - Set the number of products you would like to display per page.
- Products Title Tag - Set a heading tag for your product titles on product list pages.
Single Product
- Single Product Title Tag - Set a heading tag for your single product titles.
Reset
You can use this option to reset all the Edge Options to their default settings.
Import
You can use this options panel to import demo content. For more information about importing demo content please refer to the Getting Started section of this User Guide.
In this section of the User Guide we will take a comprehesive look at all the custom shortcodes included in the theme and their repsective options.
Row
The row element is a container element in which you can add other elements (shortcodes) and sort them on your page.
General
- Row ID - Enter an optional ID for your row. Make sure the ID you set is unique and valid according to W3C specifications.
- Extra Class Name - If you wish to style a particular content element differently, you can use this field to add an extra class name to that element and then refer to that class name in your css file.
- Row Type - Choose between a standard "Row" and a "Parallax" row.
- Content Width - Set a width for your row content. You can choose between "Full Width" and "In Grid".
- Header Style - Choose between "Light" and "Dark" header style. This option takes effect if you have set the Enable Header Style on Scroll option to "Yes" in either the page options or the global header options. The Header Style option defines whether the header will display the "Light" or "Dark" skin when scrolled over this row.
- Anchor ID - Enter an anchor ID for this row. Anchor IDs are used to create anchor links for one page site functionality. You can find out more about creating anchor links in the Menus section of this User Guide.
- Content Alignment - Set an alignment for the content in this row.
- Full Screen Height - This option is only available if you chose "Parallax" in the Row Type field. Set this option to "Yes" if you would like your parallax row to take up the full height of the screen.
- Vertically Align Content to Middle - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to vertically align the content of your parallax section to the middle of the screen.
- Section Height - This option is only available if you chose "Parallax" in the Row Type field. Here you can define the height of your parallax section.
- Parallax Background Image - This option is only available if you chose "Parallax" in the Row Type field. Set your parallax background image in this field.
- Parallax Speed - This option is only available if you chose "Parallax" in the Row Type field. You can define the speed of the parallax effect in this field.
- Video Background - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a video background on this row.
- Video Overlay - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a video overlay (pattern image) on the video.
- Video Overlay Image (pattern) - Set the overlay image you would like to use.
- Video Background (webm) File URL - Input the URL to the WEBM version of your video.
- Video Background (mp4) file URL - Input the URL to the MP4 version of your video.
- Video Background (ogv) file URL - Input the URL to the OGV version of your video.
- Video Preview Image - Set an image to be displayed while the video loads.
- CSS Animation - Choose a CSS entry animation for the row content.
- Animation Delay - Set a delay (in milliseconds) for the CSS animation.
Design Options
In the Design Options tab you can set margins, borders, paddings, as well as border colors, border styles, border radius, background color, and a background image to your row.
Portfolio List
The portfolio list shortcode enable you to present a listing of your portfolios on a page.
General
- Portfolio List Template - Choose a template for your portfolio list. The template you choose will define how your portfolio list will display.
- Show Button - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to display a button on hover that leads to the portfolio single item. This option is only availble for the "Showcase" portfolio type.
- Button Text - Enter text that you would like to appear on the button.
- Hover Type - Choose a hover type to use.
- Title Tag - Choose a heading tag for the titles in your portfolio list.
- Image Proportions - Choose the proportions of the images in your portfolio list.
- Show Load More - Set this option to "Yes" to display the "Load More" button.
Query and Layout Options
- Space Between Portfolio Items - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a space between portfolio items.
- Enable Padding on Items Holder - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a predefined padding on portfolio item holders.
- Order by - Choose how you would like to order your portfolio items.
- Order - Choose between ascending and descending order.
- One-Category Portfolio List - If you would only like to display portfolios from a single category, enter the category slug in this field.
- Number of Portfolios Per Page - Choose how many portfolios you would like to display per page. Enter "-1" do display all portfolios on a single page.
- Number of Columns - Set the number of columns in which you would like to display your portfolio list.
- Show Only Projects with Listed IDs - If you would only like to display certain projects in your portfolio list, enter the IDs of those projects in this field.
- Enable Category Filter - If you would like to enable a category filter above your portfolio list, set this option to "Yes".
- Filter Order By - Choose how you would like to order the categories in the filter.
- Layout Changer - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a portfolio list layout changer in the filter.
Portfolio Slider
The portfolio slider shortcode enables you to display your portfolio items in an interactive slideshow which viewers can navigate through.
- Hover Type - Choose a hover type to use in the portfolio slider.
- Image Size - Choose a size for the images in your portfolio slider.
- Order By - Choose how you would like to order the portoflio items in the portfolio slider.
- Order - Choose between ascending and descending order.
- Number - Choose how many portfolio items you would like to display in the slider. Enter "-1" to display all of your portfolio items.
- Number of Portfolios Shown - Select the number of portfolio items you would like to display on screen at the same time (when the slider is full width).
- Category - Enter the category slugs for the portfolio categories you wold like to display in the slider (leave empty for all categories).
- Selected Projects - Enter the project IDs of the projects you would like to display in the portfolio slider (delimited by a comma). Leave empty to show all projects.
- Title Tag - Choose the heading tag for the portfolio item title.
Elements Holder
The Elements Holder shortcode allows you to display any combination of elements in an organized column structure.
General
- Background Color - Set a background color for the elements holder.
- Columns - Choose a number of columns for the elements holder.
- Items Float Left - Check the "Make Items Float Left?" checkbox to float the element holder items to the left.
Width and Responsiveness
- Switch to One Column - Choose at which stage (screen size) you would like the element holder items to switch to one column.
- Choose Alignment in Responsive Mode - Choose an alignment for the content in responsive mode.
After you have set up your elements holder, you can add Elements Holder Items to it, and edit the following fields:
General
- Background Color - Set a background color for the elements holder item.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the elements holder item.
- Padding - Set a padding for the elements holder item.
- Horizontal Alignment - Choose a horizontal alignment.
- Vertical Alignment - Choose a vertical alignment.
- Animation Name - Choose an animation for the elements holder item.
- Animation Delay - Set a delay time (in milliseconds) for the animation.
Width and Responsiveness
In this tab you can define paddings for the Elemnts Holder Item ona various stages (screen sizes).
Edge Team
This shortcode alows you to easily present your team members.
- Type - Choose how you would like your team element to display.
- Image - Set a team member image.
- Name - Enter the name of your team member.
- Name Tag - Choose a heading tag for the team member's name.
- Position - Enter a job position for your team member.
- Description - Enter a description for your team member.
- Social Icon Pack - Choose a social icon pack.
- Social Icon Type - Choose a type for the social icons.
- Social Icon - Set a social icon.
- Social Icon Link - Input a link that the social icon will lead to.
Icon
Icons are great for communicating all sorts of information.
- Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack.
- Icon - Choose an icon.
- Size - Choose a predefined size for your icon.
- Custom Size - Enter a custom size for your icon.
- Type - Choose an icon type.
- Border Radius - Set a border radius for the "Square" icon type.
- Shape Size - Set a size for the icon shape when using the "Circle" or "Square" icon types.
- Icon Color - Set a color for the icon.
- Border Color - Enter a color for the border when using the "Circle" or "Square" icon types.
- Border Width - Set a width for the border when using the "Circle" or "Square" icon types.
- Background Color - Set a background color when using the "Circle" or "Square" icon types.
- Hover Icon Color - Set a hover color for the icon.
- Hover Border Color - Set a hover color for the border when using the "Circle" or "Square" icon types.
- Hover Background Color - Set a hover color for the background when using the "Circle" or "Square" icon types.
- Margin - Enter a margin for the icon in a top, right, bottom, left format (ex.: "10px 20px 10px 20px").
- Icon Animation - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to animate the icon.
- Icon Animation Delay - Set a delay time for the icon animation (in milliseconds).
- Link - Input a URL that you would like the icon to lead to when clicked.
- Use Link as Anchor - Check the "Use this icon as Anchor" checkbox if you would like to use the icon as an anchor link.
- Target - Choose a target for the icon link.
Edge Call to Action
Call to Action elements allow you to display bold messages on your page, inviting viewers to follow a link or take some manner of action.
General
- Full Width - Set this option to "Yes" to set the call to action to span across the full width of the screen.
- Content in Grid - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the call to action content to be in grid.
- ​Grid Size - Set the size of the grid.
- Type - Choose a type for your call to action.
- Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack if you set the Type field to "With Icon".
- Icon - Choose an icon.
- Show Button - Set this option to "Yes" to show a button on your call to action.
- Button Position - Chose a position for the button.
- Button Text - Enter the text you would like displayed on the button.
- Button Link - Input a URL you would like the button to lead to when clicked.
- Button Target - Set a target for the button link.
- Button Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack for the button.
- Button Icon - Choose an icon for the button.
- Content - Enter the text you would like displayed on your call to action.
Design Options
- Box Padding - Enter a padding for your call to action box.
- Default Text Font Size - Enter a text size for your call to action text.
- Button Size - Choose a predefined size for your button.
Edge List - Ordered
You can use this shortcode to create ordered lists.
Edge List - Unordered
You can use this shortcode to create unordered lists.
- Style - Choose a style for your unordered list.
- Animate List - Set this option to "Yes" to animate the list.
- Font Weight - Choose a font weight for the list text.
- Padding left - Enter a left padding for the unordered list.
- Content - Enter your unordered list content.
Edge Message
Messages allow you to display hints, warnings, or any other messages that you wish to communicate to your users.
- Type - Choose a type for your message.
- Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack for your message.
- Icon - Choose an icon for your message.
- Icon Color - Set a color for the icon. This option only applies if you chose "With Icon" in the Type field.
- Icon Background Color - Set a background color for the icon. This option only applies if you chose "With Icon" in the Type field.
- Background Color - Set a background color for your message.
- Border Color - Set a border color for your message.
- Border Width - Set a border width for your message.
- Content - Enter the content of your message.
Edge Counter
Counters are great for communicating information in the form of numbers.
General
- Type - Choose a type for the counter.
- Position - Chose a position for the counter content.
- Digit - Enter a digit to count to.
- Title - Enter a title for the counter.
- Title Tag - Chose a heading tag for the counter title.
- Text - Enter some text for the counter.
Design Options
- Digit Font Size - Enter a font size for the digits.
- Padding Bottom - Enter a bottom padding for the counter.
Edge Countdown
The countdown element provides a great way to display a countdown timer on your page.
General
- Year - Set a year to countdown to.
- Month - Set a month to countdown to.
- Day - Set a day to countdown to.
- Hour - Set an hour to countdown to.
- Minute - Set a minute to countdown to.
- Month Label - If you would like to change the "Month" label, input your desired text here.
- Day Label - If you would like to change the "Day" label, input your desired text here.
- Hour Label - If you would like to change the "Hour" label, input your desired text here.
- Minute Label - If you would like to change the "Minute" label, input your desired text here.
- Second Label - If you would like to change the "Second" label, input your desired text here.
Design Options
- Digit Font Size - Set a font size for the digits.
- Label Font Size - Set a font size for the labels.
Edge Progress Bar
The Progress Bar element is great for communicating a large amount of information in a visual and easy to understand manner.
- Title - Enter a title for the progress bar.
- Title Tag - Choose a heading tag for the title.
- Percentage - Enter a percentage to display on the progress bar.
- Percentage Type - Choose how you would like the percentage to be displayed
- Floating Type - Chose how you would like to display the floating percentage if you set Percentage Type to "Floating".
Edge Icon List Item
Icon List Items allow you to make lists using icons, rather than numbers or bullets.
- Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack.
- Icon - Choose an icon.
- Icon Size - Set a size for the icon.
- Icon Color - Choose a color for the icon.
- Title - Enter a title for the icon list item.
- Title Size - Set a title size.
- Title Color - Choose a title color.
Edge Tabs
Tabs allow you to organize your content and display only what is necessary at a particular moment.
- Type - Choose a type for your tabs.
After you have chosen your type of tabs you can add tabs and change the following settings for each tab:
- Icon Pack - Chose an icon pack for this tab.
- Icon - Chose an icon for this tab.
- Title - Set a title for this tab.
Now you can add content to the tab. You can insert any shortcode inside the tab.
Edge Pricing Tables
Pricing Tables are a great way to present your business' pricing packages.
- Columns - Choose a number of columns to display your pricing tables in.
After you have chosen the number of columns, you can add separate pricing tables and set up the following options:
- Title - Enter a title for the pricing table.
- Price - Enter a price.
- Price Background Image - Add a background image for the section of the pricing table that displays the price.
- Currency - Enter your desired currency sign.
- Price Period - Enter the period (time span) for the price.
- Show Button - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a button in the pricing table.
- Button Text - Enter text for your button.
- Button Link - Enter a link for the button.
- Active - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like this pricing table to be marked as active.
- Active Text - Enter text to be displayed on the active pricing table.
- Content - enter your pricing table content.
Edge Pie Chart
Pie Charts are great for communicating information in a visual and easy to understand manner.
General
- Type of Central Text - Chose what you would like to be displayed in the middle of the pie chart.
- Percentage - Input a percentage to be displayed in the pie chart.
- Title - Enter a title for the pie chart.
- Title Tag - Set a heading tag for the title.
- Text - Enter text for the pie chart.
Design Options
- Size - Enter a size for your pie chart.
- Maring Below Chart - Set a maring below the pie chart.
Edge Pie Chart 2 (Pie)
- Width - Enter a width for the pie chart.
- Height - Enter a height for the pie chart.
- Chart Value - Enter a value for the pie chart.
- Chart Color - Enter a color for the pie chart.
- Chart Legend - Enter a legend for the pie chart.
Edge Pie Chart 3 (Doughnut)
- Width - Enter a width for the pie chart.
- Height - Enter a height for the pie chart.
- Chart Value - Enter a value for the pie chart.
- Chart Color - Enter a color for the pie chart.
- Chart Legend - Enter a legend for the pie chart.
Edge Pie Chart With Icon
General
- Percentage - Enter a percentage for the pie chart.
- Title - Enter a title for the pie chart.
- Title Tag - Choose a heading tag for the title.
- Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack.
- Icon - Choose an icon.
- Icon Color - Set an icon color.
- Icon Size - Set a size for the icon.
- Text - Enter text for the pie chart.
Design Options
- Size - Enter a size for the pie chart.
- Margin below chart - Set a margin below the pie chart.
Edge Accordion
Accordions allow you to organize your content and display only what is necessary at a particular moment.
- Extra Class Name - If you wish to style a particular content element differently, you can use this field to add an extra class name to that element and then refer to that class name in your css file.
- Style - Choose a style for your accordions.
After you have set up the accordion holder, you can add Accordion Tabs and modify the following options:
- Title - Enter a title for the accordion.
- Section ID - Enter optional row ID
- Title Tag - Set a heading tag for the title.
Now you can enter content into your accordion. You can enter any shortcode into the accordion.
Edge Blog List
This shortcode allows you to display your blog posts on a page.
- Type - Choose a type for your blog list.
- Number of Posts - Choose a number of posts to display.
- Number of Columns - Set the number of columns you would like your blog posts to display in.
- Order By - Choose how you would like to order your blog posts.
- Order - Choose between ascending and descending order.
- Category Slug - If you would like to display only blog posts from a certain category, enter the category slug in this field.
- Image Size - Choose a size for you images.
- Text Length - Enter the number of characters you would like displayed in the blog post excerpt.
- Title Tag - Choose a heading tag for your blog post titles.
- Switch Date Info with Category Info - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to replace the date info with the category info. This option is only available when using the "Masonry" type of blog list.
Buttons are a widely used element on the web and can be used for a variety of purposes.
General
- Size - Choose a predefined size for your button.
- Type - Choose a button type.
- Text - Input text for your button.
- Link - Enter a URL you would like your button to lead to when clicked.
- Link Target - Set a target for your link.
- Custom CSS Class - If you wish to style a particular content element differently, you can use this field to add an extra class name to that element and then refer to that class name in your css file.
- Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack for your button.
- Icon - Choose an icon for your button.
Design Options
- Color - Set a color for your button text.
- Hover Color - Set a hover color for your button text.
- Hover Background Color - Set a hover color for your button background.
- Border Color - Set a border color for your button.
- Hover Border Color - Set a hover color for your button border.
- Font Size - Set a font size for the button text.
- Font Weight - Choose a font weight.
- Margin - Set a margin for the button in a top, right, bottom, left format (ex.: "10px 20px 10px 20px").
Edge Blockquote
The blockquote element provides a great way to make a section of text stand out on your page.
- Text - Enter your blockquote text.
- Title Tag - Choose a heading tag for the text.
- Width - Enter a width for the blockquote in percentages.
Edge Custom Font
If you need to use text styling that's not in one of the predefined heading or paragraph styles, you can do this by using the Custom Font shortcode.
- Custom Font Tag - Choose a heading tag for the custom font.
- Font Family - Enter the font family you would like to use.
- Font Size - Enter a font size.
- Line Height - Enter a line height.
- Font Style - Choose a font style.
- Font Weight - Choose a font weight.
- Letter Spacing - Set a letter spacing.
- Text Transform - Choose a text transform style.
- Text Decoration - Choose a text decoration.
- Color - Choose a color for the font.
- Text Align - Choose an alignment for the text.
- Content - Enter the content for your custom font.
- Enable Type Out Effect - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to enable a type out effect for up to three strings of word at the end of your custom font content.
- Typed Ending - Enter the word or words that you would like typed out.
Edge Image Gallery
You can use the Image Gallery to display a grid or slider gallery of your images.
- Images - Upload the images for your gallery.
- Image Size - Enter an image size. You can either use one of the predefined sizes (thumbnail, medium, large, full), or enter a custom size in pixels (e.g. 200x300).
- Gallery Type - Choose the type of gallery you would like to use.
- Slide Duration - Choose how many seconds should pass before the slide changes (when using the "Slide" gallery type.
- Slide Animation - Choose an animation for the slide transtion (when using the "Slide" gallery type).
- Column Number - Choose a number of columns (when using the "Image Grid" gallery type).
- Open PrettyPhoto on click - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to open the image in a lighbox when clicked on.
- Grayscale Images - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like the images to display in grayscale and then gain color whn hovered on (when using the "Image Grid" gallery type).
- Show Navigation Arrows - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to show navigation arrows on the slider (when using the "Slide" gallery type).
- Show Pagination - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to show pagination on the slider (when using the "Slide" gallery type).
Google Map
You can use this shortcode to display a Google Map anywhere on the page.
- Address 1 - Input an address to show on the map.
- Custom Map Style - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to enable custom styling of the map.
- Color Overlay - Set a color overlay for the map.
- Saturation - Choose a level of saturation from -100 to 100
- Lightness - Choose a level of lightness from -100 to 100
- Pin - Choose a pin (location marker) to be used on the map.
- Map Zoom - Enter a zoom factor for the map (0 = whole world visible; 19 = individual buildings visible)
- Zoom Map on Mouse Wheel - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like users to be able to zoom the map with their mouse wheel.
- Map Height - Set a height for the map.
Separator
Use the separator shortcode to create a visual divider between elements and sections on your pages.
- Extra Class Name - If you wish to style a particular content element differently, you can use this field to add an extra class name to that element and then refer to that class name in your css file.
- Type - Choose a type for your separator.
- Position - Choose a position for the separator.
- Color - Set a color for the separator.
- Border Style - Set a border style for the separator.
- Width - Set a width for the separator.
- Thickness - Set a thickness for the separator.
- Top Margin - Set a top margin for the separator.
- Bottom Margin - Set a bottom margin for the separator.
You can use this element to create a "Play" button which, when clicked, will open a video in a lightbox.
- Video Link - Input a link to your video.
- Play Button Size - Set a size for the play button.
- Title - Enter a title for the button.
- Title Tag - Choose a heading tag for the title.
Icon With Text
This shortcode allows you to easily add icons with text to your page.
General
- Icon Pack - Choose an icon pack.
- Icon - Choose an icon.
- Custom Icon - Optionally, upload your own custom icon.
- Icon Position - Set a position for the icon.
- Title - Enter a title.
- Text - Enter some text.
- Link - Enter a link.
- Link Text - Enter some link text.
- Target - Set a target for the link.
Icon Settings
- Icon Type - Choose a type for your icon (This option won't take effect when Icon Position is set to "Top". In This case Icon Type is "Normal").
- Icon Size - Choose a predefined size for your icon.
- Custom Icon Size - Set a custom size for the icon.
- Icon Animation - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to animate the icon.
- Icon Animation Delay - Set a delay time for the animation (in milliseconds).
- Icon Margin - Set a margin for the icon in a top, right, bottom, left format (e.g. .: "10px 20px 10px 20px").
- Shape Size - Enter a size for the icon shape.
- Icon Color - Set a color for the icon.
- Icon Hover Color - Set a hover color for the icon.
- Icon Background Color - Set a background color for the icon.
- Icon Hover Background Color - Set a hover color for the icon background.
- Icon Border Color - Set a border color for the icon.
- Icon Border Hover Color - Set a hover color for the icon border.
- Border Width - Set a width for the icon border.
Text Settings
- Title Tag - Set a heading tag for the title text.
- Title Color - Set a color for the title.
- Text Color - Set a color for the text.
- Text Padding - Set a left padding for the text.
Edge Social Share
You can use this shortcode to add social share icons to pages.
- Type - Choose a type of social share.
- Icons Type - Choose a type for your icons.
Item Showcase
You can use this shortcode to showcase a specific item (e.g. a product) and add tooltips around it with useful information.
- Image - Upload an image displaying the item you would like to showcase.
- Image Top Offset - Set a top offset for the image (how much you would like it to be pulled up, or pushed down from its default position). The default value for the top offset is -180px.
After you have created the Item Showcase, you can start adding Item Showcase List Items. Item Showcase List Items serve as the tooltips surounding your image and providing more information about the item you are showcasing. You can modify the following settings for each Item Showcase List Item:
- Item Position - Set a position for the item.
- Item Title - Input a title for the item.
- Item Text - Enter some text for the item.
- Item Link - Enter a URL that you would like the link to lead to when clicked.
Featured Product
You can use this shortcode to display featured WooCommerce products.
- Featured Product Image - Upload an image to use for your featured product.
- Featured Image Size - Set a size for the Featured Product Image (e.g. 300x300).
- Link on Click - Set this option to "Yes" to make the image a clickable link.
- Link - Enter a URL to link to.
- Brand New Badge - Set this option to "Yes" to enable a "Brand New" badge on the product.
Particles
You can use this shortcode to create a section with a floating particles effect in the background.
- Type - Choose a type for the particles section.
- Height - Set a height for the particle section. This option is only available if you chose "Fixed Height" for the Type.
- Background Color - Set a background color for the particles section.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the particles section.
- Particles Density - Choose a density for the particles. A higher density means more particles will be visible on screen.
- Particles Color - Choose a color for the particles.
- Particles Opacity - Set an opacity for the particles. Please set a number between 1 and 0 (e.g. 0.6), where 0 will make the particles fully transparent, and 1 will make them fully opaque.
- Particles Size - Set a size (between 1 and 100) for the particles.
- Particles Speed - Set a movement speed (between 0 and 10) for the particles.
- Interconnecting Lines - Select the "Connect Particles with Lines" checkbox if you would like to display interconnecting lines between particles.
- Maximum Line Length - Set a maximum length (in pixels) for the interconnecting lines.
- Hover Effects - Select the "Grab nearby particles" checkbox if you would like to enable a hover effect where interconnecting lines appear between particles that are near your mouse position.
- Click Effect - Select the "Insert new particles" checkbox if you would like to enable an effect where new particles appear when you click within the particles section.
After you have set up the Particles element you can add a Particles Front Content element inside it and set the following settings:
- Width of Content - Set a width for the content in the particle section (in percentages).If you would like the width to be automatically set, you can leave this field empty.
- Margin Top - Set a top margin (in pixels or percentages) for the particle section. This option does not take effect if the Particles Type is set to Full Screen or Fixed Height.
- Margin Bottom - Set a bottom margin (in pixels or percentages) for the particle section. This option does not take effect if the Particles Type is set to Full Screen or Fixed Height.
After you have set the Particles Front Content element you can add any shortcode inside it.
Animation Holder
You can use this shortcode to add an animation to any element.
- Animation Type - Choose an animation type.
- Animation Delay - Set a delay time (in milliseconds) for the animation.
After you have set up the animation holder, you can add any other shortcode into the animation holder.
Dropcaps
You can use dropcaps to highlight the first letter in a paragraph. You can add the dropcaps shortcode through the Classic view, by clicking on the Edge icon and choosing Dropcaps.
- Type - Choose a type for your dropcaps.
- Letter - Input the letter you would like to display in dropcaps.
- Letter Color - Set a color for the letter
- Background Color - Set a background color for the dropcaps (only for "Square" and "Circle" type).
In this section of the User Guide we will discuss how to create a client carousel and add it to your page.
Creating a Carousel
To start creating a client carousel, navigate to Edge Carousel > Add new Carousel Item from your WordPress admin panel.
Enter a title for your carousel item in the text field near the top of the screen.
You can use the following settings to edit your carousel item:
- Carousel Image – Upload an image for your carousel item.
- Carousel Hover Image – Here you can set an optional image which will replace the original image when a user hovers their mouse over the original carousel image.
- Link – Enter the URL that you would like this carousel item to link to.
- Target – Specify how the link you set in the “Link” field should open. You can choose one of two options:
- Self – The link will be opened in the same tab the user was on.
- Blank – The link will open in a new tab.
Now to add your newly created carousel item to a carousel, follow these steps:
- On the right side of the screen, in the section named Carousels, choose the carousel that you want to add this carousel item to.
2. If you would like to create a new carousel click on the + Add New Carousel link, and a text field will appear in which you can enter the name of your new carousel. Then just click on Add New Carousel and you will have created a new carousel.
3. Once you have selected the carousel(s) which you want to add this carousel item to, click the Publish button.
Finally, in order to display your carousel on a page, go to that page from the backend and click on the Add Element button. Choose Edge Carousel and fill out the following fields:
- Carousel Slider – Choose the carousel slider to display on the page.
- Order By – You can sort your carousel items by menu order, title, or date.
- Order – Here you can set whether you want the carousel items to be displayed in ascending or descending order.
- Number of items showing – Choose number of items that will be visible.
- Image Animation - Choose an animation for the carousel images.
- Show Navigation – Choose whether you would like to show or hide the navigation arrows on your carousel.
In this section of the User Guide we will discuss how to create and how to add them to your website pages.
Testimonials are a great way to show potential clients what others are saying about your business.
To create a testimonial, navigate to Testimonials > Add New from your WordPress admin panel and enter a title for your testimonial in the text field near the top of the screen.
Edge Testimonials
Fill in the following fields to complete your testimonial:
- Title – Set a title for your testimonial.
- Author – Enter the name of the testimonial’s author.
- Job Position - Enter the job position of the testimonial's author.
- Text – Enter the testimonial text.
You can now assign your testimonial to a category. On the right side of the screen you will see a section named Testimonial Categories. Here you can select the category that you wish to add this testimonial to. If you would like to add a new category, click on the + Add New Testimonials Category link, and a text field will appear in which you can enter a name for your new category. Then click on Add New Testimonials Category.
After you have selected the categories you want to add this testimonial to, click the Publish button.
Finally, in order to display your testimonials on a page, go to that page from the backend and click the Add Elements button, and from the elements menu select Testimonials.
You can now edit how your testimonials display on the page by filling out the following fields:
- Testimonials Type - Choose the type of testimonials you would like to use.
- Category – If you would like to display a specific category of testimonials, enter the category slug in this field (You can find the category slug by navigating to Testimonials > Testimonials Categories from your WordPress admin panel and clicking on your category of choice). Alternatively, you can leave this field empty to show testimonials from all categories.
- Number – Choose the number of testimonials to display on the page.
- Show Title – Select whether you would like to display the testimonials title.
- Show Author – Select whether you would like to display the testimonial author’s name.
- Show Author Job Position - Choose whether to display the author's job position.
- Visible Items - Set the number of testimonials you would like to be visible at the same time on screen.
- Show Navigation - Set this option to "Yes" to display navigation on the testimonials.
- Background Image - Set a background image for the testimonials.
- Background Gradient - Set this option to "Yes" if you would like to enable a background gradient.
- Animation Speed – Set the speed of the slide animation (in milliseconds).
In this section of the User Guide we will discuss how to install and set up the WooCommerce eCommerce plugin with Skye.
Skye comes with WooCommerce integration, which allows you to easily create an online shop. For more information on installing and configuring WooCommerce, please visit this page:
http://docs.woothemes.com/documentation/plugins/woocommerce/getting-started/
In order to set up WooCommerce with the Skye theme, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New from your WordPress admin panel.
2. Type “WooCommerce” in the search field
3. Locate "WooCommerce - excelling eCommerce" in the search results and click on Install Now.
4. Once the installation has completed, click on Activate Plugin.
5. You will now see a notice saying “Welcome to WooCommerce – You're almost ready to start selling :)". If you plan on importing demo content, click on Skip Setup. Otherwise, click Install Pages.
6. If you plan on importing demo content, you should first set the product image sizes in order to achieve the same look as on our demo sites. Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings and click the Products tab, and then the Display within the Products tab . Under the section Product Images, enter the same values that we did:
7. See Importing Demo Content in the Getting Started section of this user guide and perform the process explained there.
8. Go into the backend of your shop page. This can either be a custom page you have created yourself, or the shop page from the demo site that you have imported. Under Page Attributes, choose the WooCommerce template.