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**Author:** [@Multiferry](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Multiferry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/marquee-slows-down/54832 "2026-03-03T11:02:01Z")
Hi there, after clicking a link in marquee and turning back to my page, the animation always slows down. Anyone else with this fault? --- ## [Dark mode Component Icon color](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dark-mode-component-icon-color/54776)
**Author:** [@ajenks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ajenks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dark-mode-component-icon-color/54776 "2026-03-03T08:53:54Z")
You know your software is in a good spot when this is the kind of feedback you get :slight\_smile: . In light mode, the Global Component icons are green, which makes them easy to distinguish — great touch. However, in dar… --- ## [Overlay Gallery](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/overlay-gallery/54794)
**Author:** [@sweetmemories](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sweetmemories)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/overlay-gallery/54794 "2026-03-03T08:53:19Z")
Hello everyone :slight\_smile: It seems to me that the Gallery overlay has a bug. When light mode is enabled, the transparency works correctly on the background. When dark mode is enabled, the transparency disappears. … --- ## [Lazy loading and Globals](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/lazy-loading-and-globals/54831)
**Author:** [@mrp](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/lazy-loading-and-globals/54831 "2026-03-03T08:34:37Z")
If you have an image component inside a global and then have a number of those global elements on a page you can’t set lazy loading on individual images as you can’t override the setting. --- ## [Thoughts on pricing](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/thoughts-on-pricing/54786)
**Author:** [@martef86](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/martef86)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/thoughts-on-pricing/54786 "2026-03-03T08:25:33Z")
I have been a very long time user of Rapidweaver (Classic now) and had purchased literally 100’s of stacks which have made life much easier. I have also been testing out Elements and found that some of the add-ons are e… --- ## [Don't remove IPTC data](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dont-remove-iptc-data/54829)
**Author:** [@mrp](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dont-remove-iptc-data/54829 "2026-03-03T01:27:35Z")
When creating the scaled versions of the image for a Gallery Pro don’t strip the IPTC data as that is where the copyright/contact information is located. --- ## [Responsive Sizing](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/responsive-sizing/54802)
**Author:** [@RichardPhoto](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/RichardPhoto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/responsive-sizing/54802 "2026-03-02T20:07:38Z")
I’m building my first Elements website to replace a Classic RapidWeaver site. It’s not taken me too long to get stuck. How do I change the size of an object and/or margins/padding based on the responsive breakpoints? Fo… --- ## [Testing potential new uptime monitor. Working for y'all?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/testing-potential-new-uptime-monitor-working-for-yall/54807)
**Author:** [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/testing-potential-new-uptime-monitor-working-for-yall/54807 "2026-03-02T17:35:27Z")
Stayed up way too late, but wanted to finish up installing, configuring, and testing a potential new uptime monitor. Check it out below and let me know if it’s loading ok for y’all. Will change the green color to blu… --- ## [Website SEO Checklist](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/website-seo-checklist/54787)
**Author:** [@shippo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/shippo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/website-seo-checklist/54787 "2026-03-02T17:08:41Z")
I’m finishing up a website and now looking at the SEO. I found the ‘Website SEO Checklist’ in the user guide. Near the bottom it suggests to ‘Use Elements’ live preview and built-in accessibility audit’. Where can I find… --- ## [How to change the default font-color of the Text Component?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-to-change-the-default-font-color-of-the-text-component/54821)
**Author:** [@Lalla](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Lalla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-to-change-the-default-font-color-of-the-text-component/54821 "2026-03-02T16:23:40Z")
I presumably overlooking something, but I can not find how to change the default font color of the Text Component. How can I do this? --- ## [Image slider: change size](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/image-slider-change-size/54815)
**Author:** [@roedaal](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/roedaal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/image-slider-change-size/54815 "2026-03-02T11:35:22Z")
Could someone pls help me how to resize the image slider component? I cannot find any means to do that, as there is no size panel in the inspector? --- ## [Introducing Engineer Project, another Classic Layout](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-engineer-project-another-classic-layout/51274)
**Author:** [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-engineer-project-another-classic-layout/51274 "2026-03-02T09:16:32Z")
Hi guys, I am happy to present another projects based on famous free theme available in RapidWeaver Classic. Engineer, originally designed by RMS! ..also the cool effect in the menu My goal is to provide conti… --- ## [Enlarge gallery and sticky menu](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/enlarge-gallery-and-sticky-menu/54795)
**Author:** [@sweetmemories](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/sweetmemories)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/enlarge-gallery-and-sticky-menu/54795 "2026-03-02T07:32:03Z")
Hello everyone :slight\_smile: I followed the examples to create a “Sticky” menu, and it works perfectly. The problem is that when I use the Gallery, when I click on the images, they appear enlarged, but the top of them… --- ## [Wrong PHP version reported since Elements 2 update CMS](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wrong-php-version-reported-since-elements-2-update-cms/54799)
**Author:** [@numericcitizen](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/numericcitizen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wrong-php-version-reported-since-elements-2-update-cms/54799 "2026-03-02T03:17:51Z")
After a push to my website with Elements 2.0.1 (the first since 2.0 was released), my website CMS component gives me this error: “Composer detected issues in your platform: Your Composer dependencies require a PHP versio… --- ## [Project: Mineshop Elements — eCommerce Store Website Project For RapidWeaver Elements](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/project-mineshop-elements-ecommerce-store-website-project-for-rapidweaver-elements/54806)
**Author:** [@AnasHyeee](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/AnasHyeee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/project-mineshop-elements-ecommerce-store-website-project-for-rapidweaver-elements/54806 "2026-03-01T21:17:00Z")
Mineshop, you’ve arrived at RapidWeaver Elements Mineshop Elements is a premium RapidWeaver Elements ecommerce store website project for building clean, modern online shops with high visual impact. This fully customi… --- ## [A couple of questions (first build)](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-first-build/54800)
**Author:** [@dropgates](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dropgates)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-first-build/54800 "2026-03-01T20:43:16Z")
I’ve just about finished the Home page of my first Elements build. I need a little direction on a couple of things. How do I extend the grey box in “Subscribe to Our Newsletter” section to the edges (beyond the pink lin… --- ## [Question about "Sticky Menu" Documentation](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/question-about-sticky-menu-documentation/54793)
**Author:** [@roedaal](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/roedaal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/question-about-sticky-menu-documentation/54793 "2026-03-01T08:52:22Z")
Dear community, I am new to Elements and currently in the process of learning. I am currently trying to understand the details of “sticky menu template” that is included in the core. Unfortunately, the question mark w… --- ## [Radius values for Video Component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/radius-values-for-video-component/54785)
**Author:** [@mintyfreshsmile](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mintyfreshsmile)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/radius-values-for-video-component/54785 "2026-03-01T02:44:23Z")
I’m trying to adjust the Radius on a Video component and it seems not to be working. I put the video on top of a “card” that is made within a Container. I first tried to adjust the radius of the Contain and only the bott… --- ## [Topography and Text](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/topography-and-text/54775)
**Author:** [@mrp](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/topography-and-text/54775 "2026-02-28T14:43:51Z")
If I select a topography component in the page layout view I get a different inspector compared to if I select the text in the topography component. Why not just have this as a single panel? --- ## [The Colour Collection - 6 New Themes for Elements](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/the-colour-collection-6-new-themes-for-elements/54754)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/the-colour-collection-6-new-themes-for-elements/54754 "2026-02-28T13:12:54Z")
The Colour Collection is a new set of six Elements themes designed to bring colour and personality to your next project. A sample project is also included to help showcase the colours in your chosen theme. Amethyst Blu… --- ## [CTA Button in Mobile Nav Bar](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cta-button-in-mobile-nav-bar/54686)
**Author:** [@ajenks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ajenks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cta-button-in-mobile-nav-bar/54686 "2026-02-28T00:44:23Z")
I would love to get some suggestions on the best way to include a CTA button in Nav Bar on mobile devices. Trying to increase the conversion rate for my clients, adding a “Call Now” button to the Mobile sticky nav would … --- ## [Still working on menus](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/still-working-on-menus/54755)
**Author:** [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/still-working-on-menus/54755 "2026-02-27T23:21:46Z")
ok just been working on a menu for someone - desktop only https://sjwjaw.co.uk testing not built mobile yet --- ## [Gallery Pro sub galleries, How](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gallery-pro-sub-galleries-how/54659)
**Author:** [@TomM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TomM)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/gallery-pro-sub-galleries-how/54659 "2026-02-27T21:48:43Z")
Sorry to be so dense. I am just not getting how to link gallery thumbs (grid) to another Gallery Pro page. Is there a video showing this? This is what I have. I would like to link the thumbs to another page each. I ha… --- ## [Prevent Upload of certain folders](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/prevent-upload-of-certain-folders/54761)
**Author:** [@jwDave](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jwDave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/prevent-upload-of-certain-folders/54761 "2026-02-27T18:43:37Z")
I have created a series of photo galleries using jAlbum. So I create blank pages in Elements for each of the galleries and upload the gallery from jAlbum to the relervant page. This works great. However when I upload my … --- ## [Setting up email in contact with Elements Form](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/setting-up-email-in-contact-with-elements-form/54724)
**Author:** [@IdahoSAM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/IdahoSAM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/setting-up-email-in-contact-with-elements-form/54724 "2026-02-27T17:33:33Z")
Since Elements doesn’t provide an email server, how would I set up a 3rd party email address? I have entered the correct information for an outlook.com account but I get the error “Your request did not go through”. Can… --- ## [A heartfelt thank you from Chillidog Hosting ❤️](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-heartfelt-thank-you-from-chillidog-hosting/54227)
**Author:** [@barchard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/barchard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-heartfelt-thank-you-from-chillidog-hosting/54227 "2026-02-27T14:49:12Z")
Dear friends & fellow Weavers, Nineteen years ago, I started Chillidog Hosting as a small extension of the software I was building for the RapidWeaver community. What began as a side hustle quickly grew into something m… --- ## [Password pages and custom HTML](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/password-pages-and-custom-html/54720)
**Author:** [@jwDave](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jwDave)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/password-pages-and-custom-html/54720 "2026-02-27T13:35:39Z")
I guess this is a part Elements and part general website thing. So I (with Claude help!) have created a pdf viewer with page controls and zoom in/out in a custom HTML component. It works great, happy to share if anyone i… --- ## [New FREE Retro Theme on Elements Store](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-free-retro-theme-on-elements-store/54742)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-free-retro-theme-on-elements-store/54742 "2026-02-27T12:16:52Z")
Very fun… --- ## [Img scaling and width/height](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/img-scaling-and-width-height/54729)
**Author:** [@mrp](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/img-scaling-and-width-height/54729 "2026-02-27T12:15:23Z")
Having been bitten before by an upgrade changing the default behaviour I decided to look at the HTML code and I found this fragment interesting. \ **Author:** [@mintyfreshsmile](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mintyfreshsmile)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/html-question/54244 "2026-02-27T12:04:59Z") Are the Custom Components the only way to use HTML on my Elements site? When I used RW Classic, I had a really nice carousel from 1LD and I put the embed code from essays I wrote on Substack in there to drive subscriptio… [Previous page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md?page=52) [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md?page=54)