WordPress Elementor Notes

Flashcards based on WordPress Elementor lecture notes.

Can you display custom fields with Dynamic Content in Elementor?

Yes, using the "Custom Field" dynamic tag.

Can you use Dynamic Request Parameters to personalize content based on the URL in Elementor?

Yes, by using the 'Request Parameter' dynamic tag in any widget.

How can you customize the appearance of a popup in Elementor?

Use the Style tab in the Popup Builder.

In the Advanced panel of Elementor, what setting would you need to modify to create an exit scrolling text effect?

Motion Effects

Can you redirect a user after successful login from the Elementor Login Popup?

Yes, using the 'Redirect After Login' option in the 'Content' tab of the Login widget

To change countdown clock -

Press the pencil button near the countdown. Change hour and minutes, update and then save and close.

To delete a custom global color -

Edit any page with elementor, click the 3 bars menu in the top left corner, choose site settings - global colors. Click the trash icon on the color to delete. Update!

To change the scrolling effect -

Edit the page with elementor. Click only on the heading you want to change. Go to advanced settings. Be sure to update.

Can you set different font sizes for different device types in Elementor?

Yes, by using the device switcher in the Typography section in the styles tab.

What does the 'Reverse Columns' option do in Elementor's responsive settings for mobile?

It flips the order of the columns in a section when viewed on mobile devices.

Changing a heading to a different sized HTML tag -

Edit the page with elementor, highlight heading. Under general settings you will see HTML tag. Use the drop down arrow to change.

How can you use Dynamic Request Parameters in Elementor?

Using the 'Dynamic' tag in any widget and select 'Request Parameter'

In the Animated Headline widget in Elementor, what does the 'Animation Delay' setting do?

It determines the delay before the animation starts.

Can you combine multiple scrolling effects in Elementor for a single text element?

Yes, you can apply more than one scrolling effect to an element.

Can you apply different animations to different words in the same Animated Headline?

No, all the animated words in a headline share the same animation.

Which type of hosting plan is the most cost-effective but might have less power and functionality?

Shared hosting

When setting display conditions for a custom 404 page in Elementor's Theme Builder, which condition should be set?

None is needed as 404 Page is automatically recognized.

What type of template in Elementor's Theme Builder would you use to customize the layout of a blog post?

Single Post Template

Can you control the number of related posts displayed in the Elementor Popup?

Yes, in the 'Content' tab of the Posts widget.

Where can you find the Animated Headline widget in Elementor?

Under the 'Pro' widgets

Which widget should you use in Elementor to add the content of a post dynamically in a Single Post Template?

Post Content Widget

What is the purpose of the 'Entire Site' condition in Elementor's Theme Builder?

To apply a template to every single page on the site.

What does the Parallax effect do in Elementor?

It makes the widget move slower than the page scroll

How can you set a Dynamic Color for a widget's background in Elementor?

Using the 'Dynamic' tag in the background color control and selecting a dynamic tag

Can you hide a column on desktop devices but display it on mobile and tablet devices in Elementor?

Yes, by enabling the 'Hide On Desktop' option in the Responsive section for the column

What happens if you enter an invalid shortcode into the Shortcode widget?

The shortcode will display as plain text on the page

What is the primary function of the Shortcode widget in Elementor?

To integrate and display functionalities of other plugins or custom-developed shortcodes

What type of template in Elementor's Theme Builder would you use to customize the layout of a blog post?

Single Post Template

Change the padding for the heading -

Go to page, edit with elementor, highlight heading to change, go to advanced, padding, unlink, change and then update.

Removing a numbered list -

Go to page, edit with elementor, click on section to edit, click on pencil, backspace to remove number. Update.

Set the progress tracker -

Go to post, select navigation on bottom of edit next to settings, look for progress tracker, turn on percentage, update.

Elementor Theme Builder -

Open any page and edit with elementor, hover over the hamburger three lines, select theme builder, go to all parts, find chip header 1, edit conditions, make changes and save and close.

To add a text editor widget under a picture -

Go to post and drag the widget after you search for it, make sure it is under the picture not in a separate section. Scroll down to turn on the drop cap.

Shortcodes is a widget. To replace -

Go to the page or post, click on arrow for column, click on shortcode and make changes. Update.

What is the primary difference between margin and padding in Elementor?

Margin adjusts the space outside the border of an element, padding adjusts the space inside

What is the difference between the Text Editor widget and the Heading widget in Elementor?

The Text Editor widget is for paragraphs of text, while the Heading widget is for individual headings

When setting the display conditions for a new header template, what condition should you set if you want the header to appear across your entire site?

Entire Site

Global settings are found by -

Go to a page and edit with elementor then to hamburger or 3 bars and select global.

Sticky is -

Under motion (advanced settings)

Typography under settings is -

Font

To create a new footer -

Go to Templates - theme builder. Add new footer, in setting put the title as the name. Preview and do not update

What widget can you use in Elementor to add a search bar to your custom 404 page?

Search Form Widget

What should you specify as the 'Post Type' when creating a custom 404 page in Elementor's Theme Builder?

404 Page

What type of template in Elementor's Theme Builder would you use to customize the layout of a blog post?

Single Post Template

Weight is -

Under topography under style

In Elementor, how can you make a header sticky, so it remains visible as users scroll down the page?

In the section settings, under 'Advanced', select 'Sticky'

What unit of measurement does Elementor use by default for margin and padding settings?

Pixels (px)

What does the 'Transform' option in the typography settings in Elementor allow you to do?

Apply uppercase, lowercase, capitalize effects to the text.

If you add a 50px top margin to a widget in Elementor, what happens to the layout?

The widget will move 50px downwards

When creating a template in Elementor's Theme Builder, what does the condition 'Archive > Date Archive' imply?

The template will be used for all posts according to their publish dates

What happens if you enter an invalid shortcode into the Shortcode widget?

The shortcode will display as plain text on the page

What is the primary function of the Shortcode widget in Elementor?

To integrate and display functionalities of other plugins or custom-developed shortcodes

Can you set a specific date and time for the countdown timer in Elementor?

Yes, in the 'Content" tab of the Countdown widget

What happens when you change the 'Shape' option in the Highlight type of animation in the Animated Headline widget in Elementor?

It changes the shape of the highlight effect that moves over the text

Can you show related posts based on the current post's category in Elementor?

Yes, using the 'Query' option in the Posts widget

How can you set a Dynamic Color for a widget's background in Elementor?

Using the 'Dynamic' tag in the background color control and selecting a dynamic tag

Display Conditions are -

Under Update

What is a recommended method to reduce the loading time of a page created with Elementor?

Using a CDN (Content Delivery Network)

Which form field types are typically used in an inline form in Elementor?

Text, Email, Submit

Two main types of animation?

Rotate and Highlight

What is elementor?

Is a design tool used as a plugin to build custom websites on WordPress.

What is front end editing?

Can be used to make editing faster and easier by editing from the frontend.

What is sticky effect?

Refers to an element remaining fixed on the screen as you scroll through content.

What is template?

A pre-designed page layout that you can import and customize in Elementor.

What is theme builder?

To create and manage templates for various parts of your website.

What are shortcodes?

Are snippets of code from Wordpress plugins.