# RapidWeaver Elements

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## [Setting Colour in Text component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/setting-colour-in-text-component/47549)

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**Author:** [@majobo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/majobo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/setting-colour-in-text-component/47549 "2025-05-15T16:10:35Z")

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Hi, I am having trouble setting a custom text colour in the text component. When selecting a block of text, setting font type, font size and built in colours works, but selecting a custom colour doesn’t, the text just r…

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## [Re-usability of site pages and containers, a la PlusKit?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/re-usability-of-site-pages-and-containers-a-la-pluskit/47544)

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**Author:** [@luckylindy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/luckylindy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/re-usability-of-site-pages-and-containers-a-la-pluskit/47544 "2025-05-15T13:12:15Z")

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Is that a possibility or am I missing a concept in Elements that negates such a request?

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## [Query DevPack Identifier?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/query-devpack-identifier/47558)

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**Author:** [@logrunner](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/logrunner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/query-devpack-identifier/47558 "2025-05-15T12:14:46Z")

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Can I retrieve a DevPack’s ‘identifier’ (e.g. “com.logrunner.xyz”) as a “{{variable}}” in a Component contained in the DevPack?

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## [Work in Progress: CMS Replacement for Foundry 3 Alloy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/work-in-progress-cms-replacement-for-foundry-3-alloy/46684)

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**Author:** [@logrunner](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/logrunner)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/work-in-progress-cms-replacement-for-foundry-3-alloy/46684 "2025-05-15T10:09:56Z")

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I have seen various posts referencing a CMS for Elements, so I thought I would share that over the last month or so I have been working with ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Le Chat (Mistral AI) to create a Foundry 3 Alloy replaceme…

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## [Gallery Component Image Sizing](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gallery-component-image-sizing/47565)

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**Author:** [@Beblebroks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Beblebroks)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gallery-component-image-sizing/47565 "2025-05-15T10:04:46Z")

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Hi everyone, just a thought I am rebuilding an old Rapidweaver page I had. And I am dropping the images into the resources. What I realized is that when the images are different and the Layout Columns are not hight enou…

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## [RWC + RWE in parallel (pricing, components)](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rwc-rwe-in-parallel-pricing-components/47567)

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**Author:** [@zdenek](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/zdenek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rwc-rwe-in-parallel-pricing-components/47567 "2025-05-15T06:56:34Z")

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Let me come back to the question of price. If I have my subscription for RWC and I’d like to have the Elements version to rebuilt my site from scratch (which will take time), what would the pricing be? Another question:…

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## [Dev Diary 81: Big CMS Update: New Components & Full Twig Templating!](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-81-big-cms-update-new-components-full-twig-templating/47559)

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**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-81-big-cms-update-new-components-full-twig-templating/47559 "2025-05-15T06:39:40Z")

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Hey all, The Elements CMS is growing fast, a big thank you to everyone who’s shared feedback so far. This week, we’ve taken a big step forward by adding Twig templating support, opening up even more flexibility and cont…

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## [Couple of errors](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/couple-of-errors/47566)

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**Author:** [@jbyfield](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbyfield)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/couple-of-errors/47566 "2025-05-14T19:03:42Z")

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So I made the jump last night and now have to catch up on all these videos to understand the buzz words like globals etc. First thing I noticed was a typo on the very first page after purchase. I remember how to spell i…

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## [Move components by keyboard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/move-components-by-keyboard/47562)

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**Author:** [@Massimo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Massimo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/move-components-by-keyboard/47562 "2025-05-14T15:56:10Z")

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Move components by keyboard does not work with multiple selection. When multiple components are selected and you apply the shortcut to move them, only the first one is actually moved.

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## [Background/Fill --\> Opacity](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/background-fill-opacity/47551)

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**Author:** [@Massimo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Massimo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/background-fill-opacity/47551 "2025-05-14T14:04:20Z")

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The Opacity feature in the Background (Container, Grid, Flex, etc.) or Fill (SVG) properties is unique for both Light and Dark modes, while it would be very useful to be able to set it independently, one for Light and on…

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## [Top Pages & active item styles](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/top-pages-active-item-styles/47552)

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**Author:** [@Massimo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Massimo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/top-pages-active-item-styles/47552 "2025-05-14T13:55:50Z")

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In Top Pages, when used with Folder (with Links inside), it seems that the active item style does not work when the Link points directly to the page I am viewing. It would also be useful in the Menu component to be able…

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## [Dev Diary 79: Why we've removed the blog 😭](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-79-why-weve-removed-the-blog/47465)

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**Author:** [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-79-why-weve-removed-the-blog/47465 "2025-05-14T13:49:18Z")

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Big changes are happening inside Elements — and it starts with saying goodbye to the blog. Yep, it’s gone. But don’t worry, it’s not a loss… it’s a serious upgrade. We’re replacing the blog with something way more powe…

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## [Missing custom font ressources](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/missing-custom-font-ressources/47274)

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**Author:** [@Beblebroks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Beblebroks)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/missing-custom-font-ressources/47274 "2025-05-14T12:56:51Z")

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Hi when using a custom font in the the theme and then export the elements project. The font resource is missing in the export.

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## [Newbie Question on hidden text](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newbie-question-on-hidden-text/47553)

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**Author:** [@RossA](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/RossA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/newbie-question-on-hidden-text/47553 "2025-05-14T12:28:25Z")

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Okay - expect lots of newbie questions from me! I’ve enjoyed watching Elements grow and have started experimenting with the ‘free projects’ that are available on the Marketplace. I’ve been looking at the ‘Coming soon’ …

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## [Import RWC sites?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/import-rwc-sites/47546)

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**Author:** [@Gremlin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Gremlin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/import-rwc-sites/47546 "2025-05-14T11:41:52Z")

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Can existing RWC sites be imported to Elements, or do I have to start all over again?

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## [Create grid with static item placement](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/create-grid-with-static-item-placement/47400)

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**Author:** [@mmohdher](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mmohdher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/create-grid-with-static-item-placement/47400 "2025-05-14T08:58:54Z")

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Hello, I am trying to create a grid that containes items comparison. i.e. Service package headers A, A, B, and C in the first raw and service items in the first column. Then having a check mark to include a specific s…

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## [Video Thumbnails](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/video-thumbnails/47509)

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**Author:** [@paulcruice](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/paulcruice)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/video-thumbnails/47509 "2025-05-13T21:40:10Z")

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Why is it that when I drop a mp4 video into the Video Setting it sometimes gives an automatic Thumbnail while other mp4’s don’t. For those that don’t, I find that if I drop the video itself into the Thumbnail setting it…

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## [Small Teams in Studio License?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/small-teams-in-studio-license/47540)

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**Author:** [@badcat](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/badcat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/small-teams-in-studio-license/47540 "2025-05-13T18:39:41Z")

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I noticed (new to me) pricing for Elements Studio that mentions “small teams”. Is there more info about this? How does it work? Can multiple people actually work on the same Project somehow? (Asking for a friend …

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## [Does javascript execute & preview directly in Elements preview?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/does-javascript-execute-preview-directly-in-elements-preview/47528)

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**Author:** [@DaveMac](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/DaveMac)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/does-javascript-execute-preview-directly-in-elements-preview/47528 "2025-05-13T15:18:20Z")

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Does javascript execute & preview directly in app or just when browser previewed? If it works in app are there any videos that show this occurring? If only in browser will this always be the case and never change for in…

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## [reCAPTCHA & Mobile Trigger](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/recaptcha-mobile-trigger/47538)

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**Author:** [@Multiferry](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Multiferry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/recaptcha-mobile-trigger/47538 "2025-05-13T12:48:46Z")

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Hi Dan, I got a problem with the spam protection. In the attached project reCAPTCHA is on, but the send button is going to be dead. A second question is about the mobile trigger in the menu. I set a new picture but nothi…

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## [Forcing Menu to use mobile setting](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forcing-menu-to-use-mobile-setting/47535)

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**Author:** [@amcfarlen](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/amcfarlen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forcing-menu-to-use-mobile-setting/47535 "2025-05-13T06:41:28Z")

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Is there a way to force the menu in element to use the mobile setting even at desktop sizing of browser? Ie. I don’t want to have linked text across the top of the page at any sizing of browser.

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## [Creating a Card](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/creating-a-card/47510)

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**Author:** [@majobo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/majobo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/creating-a-card/47510 "2025-05-13T04:48:57Z")

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Hi, just tried to create a card, or actually a bunch of them. I watched the video @dan created for that and got stuck. Essentially you created a container, within it a grid and within the grid another container. You drop…

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## [Link list component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/link-list-component/47521)

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**Author:** [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/link-list-component/47521 "2025-05-12T22:22:19Z")

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when using this component how do you increase the text size on the actual link I know it has option to increase the card tex but only colour option for the actual link tab itself?

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## [Anomaly with SVG Component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/anomaly-with-svg-component/47508)

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**Author:** [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/anomaly-with-svg-component/47508 "2025-05-12T21:32:26Z")

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@dan I just ran into an issue I have never encountered before. I created an SVG, which is placed inside a container. See below. This SVG is set to have a WIDTH of 12, as shown here. But if you look at the SVG in…

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## [Why not 2 devices?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/why-not-2-devices/47526)

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**Author:** [@Stealth](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Stealth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/why-not-2-devices/47526 "2025-05-12T20:05:30Z")

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I was going to purchase Elements Plus and then I noticed you only get to use use on one device. I was not happy and decided not to buy the App. Even Blocs allows 2 - devices. May you ought to give this some thought.

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## [One-page navigation Menu](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/one-page-navigation-menu/47503)

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**Author:** [@Massimo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Massimo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/one-page-navigation-menu/47503 "2025-05-12T18:17:31Z")

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The structure of the pages does not always correspond exactly to the menu we want to show so, as an alternative to the current single solution that shows the names of the pages, it would be useful to be able to enable a …

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## [Better Node Tree and Editor Synchronization](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/better-node-tree-and-editor-synchronization/45285)

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**Author:** [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/better-node-tree-and-editor-synchronization/45285 "2025-05-12T18:15:24Z")

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I would very much like to see a way for the selection in the node tree to scroll the selected component into view in the editor. It can be disconcerting when a node is selected and then you start editing the properties …

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## [Text Color in Menu-Dropzone](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/text-color-in-menu-dropzone/47519)

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**Author:** [@bjarne.larsen](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bjarne.larsen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/text-color-in-menu-dropzone/47519 "2025-05-12T12:54:45Z")

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When I try to set a colon on a text in the Menu-Dropzone it works in Element but not when I publish!

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## [Macros in Elements?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/macros-in-elements/47504)

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**Author:** [@Massimo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Massimo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/macros-in-elements/47504 "2025-05-12T08:33:23Z")

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Are there any macros in Elements that are similar to those in RapidWeaver? Is there a corresponding one for %base\_url%

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## [Set gradient in Theme studio](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-gradient-in-theme-studio/47502)

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**Author:** [@engrafiker](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/engrafiker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-gradient-in-theme-studio/47502 "2025-05-12T08:16:36Z")

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Is it possible to set a gradient in the theme studio?

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