# RapidWeaver Elements **URL:** https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/c/rapidweaver-elements/43.md?page=146 [Latest](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/categories.md) **Page:** 147 --- ## [Questions About The Typography Component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/questions-about-the-typography-component/45188)
**Author:** [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/questions-about-the-typography-component/45188 "2024-11-08T23:16:22Z")
I understand the Typography component is geared towards longform text, so I have been putting it to the test. There seems to be a similar problem with it that we had in the v1 text editor where carriage returns are not … --- ## [Spacing left and right](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/spacing-left-and-right/45182)
**Author:** [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/spacing-left-and-right/45182 "2024-11-08T23:14:44Z")
is it not possible to set margins individually, might be doing something wrong --- ## [Typography not working as it should](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/typography-not-working-as-it-should/45189)
**Author:** [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/typography-not-working-as-it-should/45189 "2024-11-08T20:28:50Z")
first one as in editor 2nd one when published…was working alright in beta 17 ummmm it seems ok if I just copy and paste until I want to change either the font or size??? after doing so even if I erase all the text… --- ## [Navigation Bar not sticking](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/navigation-bar-not-sticking/45174)
**Author:** [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/navigation-bar-not-sticking/45174 "2024-11-08T18:44:15Z")
RapidWeaver Elements b17 (23008) set nav bar to sticky but does not stick --- ## [Video as Background](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/video-as-background/45209)
**Author:** [@bjarne.larsen](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bjarne.larsen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/video-as-background/45209 "2024-11-08T18:41:31Z")
I have put a video (mov) on a background. I se it fine in Element but not in Preview in browser. --- ## [Content Layout Overrides](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/content-layout-overrides/45185)
**Author:** [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/content-layout-overrides/45185 "2024-11-08T18:29:33Z")
I have been trying to adjust the content layout sizing for a container and noticed that there are not override DOTS fo the width and height. Is this intentional or just something that has not yet been implemented? I nee… --- ## [New Text Component video guides just published](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-text-component-video-guides-just-published/45211)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-text-component-video-guides-just-published/45211 "2024-11-08T17:24:42Z")
For those that are keeping a close eye on the Elements Manual and our YouTube channel will have noticed that each week we’re recording and publishing new videos… Today, we’ve published three new videos about the Text Co… --- ## [For those on WordPress moving to Static Website](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/for-those-on-wordpress-moving-to-static-website/45187)
**Author:** [@numericcitizen](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/numericcitizen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/for-those-on-wordpress-moving-to-static-website/45187 "2024-11-08T14:58:36Z")
I’m wondering about how Elements-created website will be able to replace a WordPress-based website from a trafic analytics point of view? WordPress can can use SEO tools and user tracking analytics to measure traction… h… --- ## [Download google fonts, locally host all resources](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/download-google-fonts-locally-host-all-resources/45201)
**Author:** [@martijn](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/martijn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/download-google-fonts-locally-host-all-resources/45201 "2024-11-08T11:46:53Z")
I want to host all website content in one place and not use (additional) CDNs for libraries or fonts. This is because of a preference for independence, code integrity and GDPR related requirements. I’m thinking especial… --- ## [Select bug for Devices and Device Dot bug](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/select-bug-for-devices-and-device-dot-bug/45101)
**Author:** [@Bill](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bill)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/select-bug-for-devices-and-device-dot-bug/45101 "2024-11-08T09:59:03Z")
I’ve have a select control (id is myid) and selected desktop & enabled the little dot to set value for that device, then selected sm & enabled the little dot & selected another value. And then of course I put {{myid}} i… --- ## [Theme Studio - Font Resources](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-studio-font-resources/45183)
**Author:** [@Bartje](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bartje)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-studio-font-resources/45183 "2024-11-07T23:38:13Z")
If I’m seeing it correctly, there’s now an option in the font family section in Theme Studio to add custom font files. It says ‘drop font resources here.’ However, when I drop them, nothing happens. Is this not working y… --- ## [V2 STANDARD Navbar Questions](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/v2-standard-navbar-questions/45164)
**Author:** [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/v2-standard-navbar-questions/45164 "2024-11-07T19:09:49Z")
I don’t seem to be able to find a way to put rounded corners on a navbar, is this possible? In trying to put an uniform inset on the navbar it does not appear to be applying the inset to the left and right edges. It app… --- ## [Text colour changes when made bold](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/text-colour-changes-when-made-bold/45165)
**Author:** [@Dean](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Dean)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/text-colour-changes-when-made-bold/45165 "2024-11-07T16:45:13Z")
In the new typography component when you change the colour of some text it works, but if you then make the text bold the coloured text changes to black. Am I missing something? --- ## [Some Comments on the Navbar V2](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/some-comments-on-the-navbar-v2/45179)
**Author:** [@WeaverPixel](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/WeaverPixel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/some-comments-on-the-navbar-v2/45179 "2024-11-07T15:54:01Z")
Hi guys, congratulations to the new Beta of Elements. The V2 Elements are a big step forward. Anyhow I have worked some hours now and found some things on the Navbar which I would like to comment. When I select Preview… --- ## [Accented characters inserted twice - problem solved with last beta](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/accented-characters-inserted-twice-problem-solved-with-last-beta/45175)
**Author:** [@annebourdon](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/annebourdon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/accented-characters-inserted-twice-problem-solved-with-last-beta/45175 "2024-11-07T11:44:49Z")
Previously, when I typed an accented character in a paragraph element, this character was inserted twice and I had to erase one. This problem seems to be solved with the last beta. Thank you ! --- ## [Change text size nothing happens](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/change-text-size-nothing-happens/45163)
**Author:** [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/change-text-size-nothing-happens/45163 "2024-11-07T08:28:35Z")
RapidWeaver Elements b17 (23008) trying to change text size and unlinked from the mobile version just moves the text up and down? seems to work ok in a flex box not in a container --- ## [Dev Diary Ep43 - Massive Update](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-ep43-massive-update/45083)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-ep43-massive-update/45083 "2024-11-07T00:06:38Z")
Hello again, In this weeks dev diary we have a lot to cover, so much so, I can’t put it all into one video :astonished\_face: The work we’re doing on the text editing engine, theme studio, and V2 components touches so mu… --- ## [Theme studio border](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-studio-border/45161)
**Author:** [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/theme-studio-border/45161 "2024-11-06T18:54:51Z")
RapidWeaver Elements b17 (23008) in the theme studio the full border radius is set on 9999 pixels cant alter it --- ## [Dev Diary Ep44 - V2 Components Intro for Beta Testers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-ep44-v2-components-intro-for-beta-testers/45096)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-ep44-v2-components-intro-for-beta-testers/45096 "2024-11-05T09:19:15Z")
Hey Beta Testers! This video is squarely aimed at current beta testers, it’s here to give you more of an idea of what to expect when we ship the next beta… and yes, we’re aiming to ship it this week — Stay tuned! … --- ## [Can a Classic file be read by Elements?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-a-classic-file-be-read-by-elements/45128)
**Author:** [@richjh](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/richjh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-a-classic-file-be-read-by-elements/45128 "2024-11-05T05:32:17Z")
My Classic file has developed over years and the thought of Elements is a possibility when finished but if I have to start all over it won’t be worth it unless a means exists to port over my large site. --- ## [Strange behavior when selecting screen sizes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/strange-behavior-when-selecting-screen-sizes/45135)
**Author:** [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/strange-behavior-when-selecting-screen-sizes/45135 "2024-11-04T09:31:33Z")
@dan is this expected when clicking the different screen sizes, certain times the view shifts to the left --- ## [Locking Pages for Members only](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/locking-pages-for-members-only/45092)
**Author:** [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/locking-pages-for-members-only/45092 "2024-10-30T12:50:42Z")
I use Page Safe in my current Classic sites to create members only pages…they just enter a 4 digit code to get in…will there be a way to do this in elements as a standard component? --- ## [Custom Components : UI controls](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/custom-components-ui-controls/45086)
**Author:** [@Bartje](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bartje)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/custom-components-ui-controls/45086 "2024-10-30T08:46:00Z")
Will there be additional UI controls for custom components, such as date, time, etc.? --- ## [Border Settings](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/border-settings/45081)
**Author:** [@pumpkin](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/pumpkin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/border-settings/45081 "2024-10-29T09:42:00Z")
I noticed in the Borders video that you set the border width and / or border radius for each side / corner on its own. Will there be a way to adjust them all at once? Like you can with margins and padding… --- ## [Video 'tutorials'](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/video-tutorials/45044)
**Author:** [@trinube](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/trinube)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/video-tutorials/45044 "2024-10-28T21:18:18Z")
Hi @Dan, I just wanted to say thanks for the short video tutorials you’ve posted the past week or so. Very informative and nicely breaks down the individual components and settings without needing to scroll through longe… --- ## [WISIWYG custom components](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wisiwyg-custom-components/45066)
**Author:** [@Bartje](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bartje)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wisiwyg-custom-components/45066 "2024-10-28T10:55:30Z")
I created a custom component to automatically import data from Google Sheets. However, I still have to preview it in Safari each time. Is there a way to view the preview directly in Elements? The WYSIWYG aspect of Elemen… --- ## [Custom components in a responsive design](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/custom-components-in-a-responsive-design/45073)
**Author:** [@Bartje](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bartje)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/custom-components-in-a-responsive-design/45073 "2024-10-28T10:37:09Z")
I managed to create a fully functional custom component using only AI. I was looking for a solution to publish data from Google Sheets on a website. Currently, I can specify which data to retrieve, which data to display,… --- ## [Adding Remote Resources](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/adding-remote-resources/45017)
**Author:** [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/adding-remote-resources/45017 "2024-10-27T15:23:24Z")
This section of the docs does not have any details. Could someone please explain what the process is for adding and maintaining remote resources. I’m finding the whole resource section of Elements to be a little flaky, … --- ## [Elements and ai creating properties](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-and-ai-creating-properties/45060)
**Author:** [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-and-ai-creating-properties/45060 "2024-10-26T18:09:37Z")
chatgtp showed it a slider property and background color then asked to write the code display what is on screen not exactly what I wanted but seemed to understand properties --- ## [Dev Dairy Ep25 - Themes in Elements](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-dairy-ep25-themes-in-elements/43671)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-dairy-ep25-themes-in-elements/43671 "2024-10-26T08:00:04Z")
Hey Weavers, This week we’re taking a quick look at how the theme engine works in RapidWeaver Elements, we also take a little time to answer a forum question @KipV had about using Globals. The theme engine is a super p… [Previous page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/c/rapidweaver-elements/43.md?page=145) [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/c/rapidweaver-elements/43.md?page=147)