Frequently Asked Questions

Jun 01, 2008 21:47

If your question, or the answer you are looking for is not found in the following F.A.Q., please ask it on this post. It may help someone else out later. Thank you! :DD

Updated: 2/11/09


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install the layout?
Read the installation instructions.

How do I add a header?
Take the following code:

.headerimage {
position: relative;
width: 500px;
height: 220px;
margin-left: auto;
margin-right: auto;
margin-bottom: 0px;
margin-top: 0px;
background-image: url("LINK TO YOUR PICTURE HERE");
background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

Modify the width and height to that of your image. Paste the modified code in the layout css. You'll need to upload your image to the Internet. I recommend using tinypic.com or imageshack.us.

Can I edit the CSS (colors, images, ect)?
Yes, of course. Just make sure you still credit barubaron.

I don't want the title/subtitle of my journal to show. How do I hide it?
If you would prefer the layout without the title/subtitle viewable, find .title or .subtitle in the custom css, and insert display: none;.


I don't want the sidebar for my journal to show. How do I hide it?
Find #sidebar in the custom stylesheet, and insert display: none;. Next, find #maincontent in the stylesheet and change the margin-left: ###px; to margin-left: auto;. (Or if the sidebar is on the right, you will edit margin-right: ###px; to margin-right: auto; instead.)

My userpics don't show up. How can I fix that?
Copy/paste the custom stylesheet to notepad. CTRL+F, and type .userpic. Once there, look for display: none;. Delete that. You should now be able to view userpics in your journal entries.

How do I customize the navigation bar?
Experiment with the navigation bar CSS. (Paste it at the bottom of your stylesheet.)

#lj_controlstrip {
background-color: #d4dce8;
background-image: none;
}

#lj_controlstrip td {
color: #000000;
border-bottom: 1px solid #999999;
}

#lj_controlstrip_statustext {
color: #000000;
}

#lj_controlstrip a {
color: #5674b9;
}

#lj_controlstrip_user,
#lj_controlstrip_actionlinks,
#lj_controlstrip_search,
#lj_controlstrip_login,
#lj_controlstrip_loggedout_userpic {
border-right: 1px solid #999999;
}

#lj_controlstrip_login td {
border-bottom: 0;
}

#lj_controlstrip td td {
border-bottom: 0;
}

#lj_controlstrip_userpic {
background-image: url(http://stat.livejournal.com/palimg/controlstrip/ljlogo.gif/ptd4dce8000000);
}

#lj_controlstrip_loggedout_userpic {
background-image: url(http://stat.livejournal.com/palimg/controlstrip/ljlogo-loggedout.gif/ptd4dce8000000);
}

Below are questions specifically asked on this page. I have put these in a list for easier navigation. (No one really likes reading all the comments, right?)

How do I remove the custom comments layout to restore it to the LJ default?
Answer.

How do I hide the userpic?
Answer.

How do I show the userpic?
Answer.

How do I add the blurb and/or sidebar and write in it?
Answer.

How do I get the tags in line with the currents?
Answer.
Also, if you want to move the tags up or down (above or below currents), it is all a matter of messing with the padding.

How do I show the current mood image?
Answer.

If using layout Teal We Meet Again: How do I remove the dark space between entries?
Answer.

instructions

Previous post Next post
Up