Less White Space On Left & Right Of Blog

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by banks1, Jul 7, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi guys,

    Is it possible to make it so there is less white space on the left and right of my blog? I want to make the main section (where the articles are) bigger (wider).

    http://www.FinanceAdvisoryStop.com

    Thanks!
     
    banks1, Jul 7, 2009 IP
  2. DemCage

    DemCage Peon

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    #2
    You probably have to change the width of your columns (sidebars, main content).

    1. Save your current theme files to your local filesystem.
    2. Log into your wordpress and change the theme files (backup!).

    Look for something like this:
    #content (line 263)
    
    {
    
    float: left;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-right: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 0px;
    margin-left: 15px;
    padding-top: 0px;
    padding-right: 0px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 0px;
    [B]width: 620px;[/B]
    display: block;
    border-top-width: 4px;
    border-top-style: solid;
    border-top-color: #006600;
    }
    Code (markup):
    This is for the "content". Your left and right sidebars have their own specifications.

    Change the width of your columns and containers and see if it looks good.
     
    DemCage, Jul 7, 2009 IP
  3. ArtfulAffiliate

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    #3
    if marijuana wont save the economy, then why are we in a recession and the drug dealers are driving around in brand new BMWs??

    lol, im kidding of course
     
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  4. banks1

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    Had a little trouble with this -- messed up my whole theme actually :p

    It's okay now though -- I had it backed up. Do you think we could chat on MSN, Yahoo, or AIM? If so, add me.

    Thanks!
     
    banks1, Jul 7, 2009 IP
  5. DemCage

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    #5
    Try changing these lines in your home.css

    From:
    /* this stylesheet handles styles for homepage items if needed */
    #content {
    	width: 400px;
    }
    Code (markup):
    To:
    /* this stylesheet handles styles for homepage items if needed */
    #content {
    	width: 555px;
    }
    Code (markup):
     
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    It worked! Thanks a lot man :) Rep +
     
    banks1, Jul 7, 2009 IP
  7. China Morden Lifestyle

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    It's just the template issue, quite easy. If you are using wordpress, you could choose the template I'm using, check: Http://www.garden-mind.com (mind lost in garden), Http://www.apparel-chic.com (Apparel makes women, no ugly women) Http://www.shoezone.org (shoes to amaze your feet), Http://www.cosy-cotton.com (Cotton feeling cosy).

    If you are using blogspot, there is also system templates available that is wider and focus on the contents, like my blogspot: http://www.kitchen-fun.com (fun life in the kitchen)

    Hope my answer could help you, wordpress templates can be changed in the admin center, by clicking apparence - templates.
     
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    Looks much better now. Glad I could help. :)
     
    DemCage, Jul 8, 2009 IP